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Fannie J. Sheppard
06/24/1927 - 09/26/2018
On June 24, 1927, a "special angel" entered into the world in the person of Fannie J. Sheppard. She passed away on September 26, 2018, in Daytona Beach, FL. Fannie was born in Monticello, Florida to the late Ben Smith and Bessie Lee Jackson Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold M. Sheppard; sisters, Cora Lee Perry and Viola Roberts; and brother, Robert Ben Smith. She moved to Daytona Beach at an early age with her parents. She received Christ at an early age at the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach where her families were faithful members. Later, Fannie would continue her spiritual journey at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, Benevolent Ministry Chair, member of Pastor's Aide Ministry, God's Soldiers the Christian Women United; and, she organized the Least Coins Ministry. After many years of dedicated service to New St. James, she returned to Greater Friendship and joined her husband; and, served faithfully in the Women's Missionary Union and Mt. Zion N.E. Coast District. Fannie attended elementary school in Monticello and at Bonner Elementary School in Daytona Beach. She graduated from Campbell Street High School where she received honors. Fannie received her B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts, Bethune-Cookman College (University) and her Master's Degree in Social Work in 1973, from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Upon retirement from the Philadelphia School District as a Social Worker Specialist, she relocated to Daytona Beach. Fannie also worked with the Volusia County Health Department as a Social Worker where she later retired. She was a member of Volusia County Sickle Cell Foundation and NAACP. She leaves to cherish her precious memories sons, Harold M. Sheppard, Jr. and Rodney J. Sheppard both of Philadelphia, PA; daughter; Gail Elinor J. Alston, Daytona Beach, FL; grandsons; Harold M. Sheppard lll (Rae), Philadelphia, Eugene N. Sheppard (Shemicka), Maryland, Jamal Williams, Philadelphia, Jomar Sheppard (Shenicka), Ohio, Jordan Lambert, Joshua Lambert both of Jacksonville, FL, Langston Sheppard, Delaware; granddaughters, Kalesa J. Alston, Daytona Beach, Andrea J. Alston Collier (Ira) and Cherah-Lynn S. Alston, both of Philadelphia and Nira N. Reese (Vincent), Manassa, VA, and a host of other great-grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be a viewing at Herbert Thompson Funeral Home on Thursday the 4th, from 5pm-7pm. The home going celebration will be 11 am, Friday, October 5, 2018, at Greater Friendship Church. Service of committal will take place at Greenwood Cemetery. Herbert Thompson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements and professional services.
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Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
October 9, 2018
I worked with Fannie many years ago at the VCHD. What a special lady. She loved her clients,always trying to help them do better. Loved her sweet potato pies. After I transferred to DeLand I lost touch with her. Prayers for her family.She loved the Lord and I'm sure he opened his arms wide to accept this very special lady.Sorry forthe family's loss
Gwen McKim
October 6, 2018
Prayers go out to your family.
Sandra Jones
October 5, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
James & Janice Medlock
October 4, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cecil & Marilyn Williams
October 4, 2018
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