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Claudette Shepard Obituary

Claudette Shepard nee Styles passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Methodist Hospital Southlake. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1964, and a retired employee of US Steel with 31 years of service. Claudette was a faithful member of Logan Park Assembly of Christ Church, kitchen committee, Usher Board, and Sunday School Class 15. She was preceded in death by parents, Roosevelt and Cornelia Styles; husband, Willie Shepard Jr.; 2 brothers, Theodore and Maurice Styles; 3 sisters: Sandra Gorham, Anna Finch, Arlease Sweezer; and 2 sons, Trammel Styles, and Quaylon Shepard. She leaves to cherish her memories loving son, Lance L. Sherpard; 8 grandchildren: Jaylon, Jamar, JaQuay, Tia, Treanna, Khi, Quinn, Trammel Jr; 2 brothers, James and Richard Styles; 2 sisters, Flora Meeks and Margaret McCloud, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation, Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 12 to 8:00pm family hours 6-8pm at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Funeral services, Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00am at the Logan Park Assembly of Christ Church, 1513 Polk St. Elder Jeffrey Allen, Officiating. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 9, 2019.
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Sending my heartfelt condolences to my Gary, IN family. I wish I could be there to love and support you all. Praying for your comfort during this time of bereavement.

Iris Pinkney

October 9, 2019

Sorry to hear of the loss of such a Sweet Saint. Love Sis Jeraldine Dennis

Jeraldine Dennis

October 9, 2019

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12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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Logan Park Assembly of Christ Church

1513 Polk St., IN

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