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ARLENE SHEPHERD Obituary

ARLENE SHEPHERD, 74, passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. She retired from Foamex after many years of service. Surviving are her sons, Mark (Sharlene), Sam Jr. (Tame shia) and Napoleon (Stephanie) Shepherd; daughter, Tiffany Shepherd (Cedric Smith); 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, seven siblings and a host of other relatives and friends. Service is noon Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St., with viewing starting at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. www.ellisfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 8, 2018.

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John Stafford

February 9, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Shepherd family.

Arbreyse Chapman

February 8, 2018

I extend my deep sympathy and condolences to the families of Arlene Shepherd, upon the loss of their loved one. She's with the Father now resting in complete peace, absent of pain and sorrow. Prayers extended to the families for healing and comfort from this great loss I'm sure you're suffering, God blesses,.......!!

WILLIE JAMES CHAPMAN'S CHILDREN & GRAND-CHILDREN

February 8, 2018

To Our Family: The Shepherd's: Arlene, has always been the type of Woman that "LOVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS" There is nothing she wouldn't do for another person in need. When Grand-Daddy (Willie James Chapman) Was alive She held a Very SPECIAL Place in His HEART....As well as with Grand-Ma, Rachel. It saddens us to know that yet another member is gone, But We REJOICE in KNOWING She is in a place where she will have "EVERLASTING PEACE, NO PAIN, NO WORRIES, NOTHING BUT JOY AND HAPPINESS WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, AND HER HUSBAND SAM, AND SO MANY, MANY OTHERS"....WE Pray that GOD BLESSES All of her children,(natural and in laws),Grand-Children, Great Grand-Children, Siblings, Family, Friends, and So Many Others Whose Lives, She has Forever Touched, and Impacted and that they all will hold onto all of the Memories and Laughter, She shared with them and Thank GOD, for adding yet another Beautiful Flower to his Heavenly Garden....Arlene, May You REST IN Eternal PEACE for YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS AND YOUR WORK HERE IS DONE....SO REST ON UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. To Our Cousins: REJOICE IN KNOWING YOUR MOM, WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY MANY, Because Not Many WILL HAVE THIS SAID ABOUT THEM Whether In Life or Passing. ARLENE WAS A TRUE ANGEL RIGHT HERE ON EARTH....GOD BLESS YOU ALL, YOUR LOVING FAMILY HENRY,DOROTHY WILSON and CHILDREN,EUGENE, LUCILLE MATTHEWS AND CHILDREN, AND HENRY CHAPMAN AND CHILDREN

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Irene Thiele

February 8, 2018

My baby sister, my lifelong best friend, you are in my heart. I will miss you until we can meet in our new home with our Savior. I will make sure your children remember, how we loved each other. Rest in peace Sis

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ALEXA CAVER

February 8, 2018

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP LAQUASEA WE LOVE YA BABY GIRL. FROM THE CAVER FAMILY

Darlene Mckinney

February 8, 2018

My condolences to the shepherd I know this is hard for everyone and my heart goes out to each one of you and my prayers are with you throughout this time of greift she's in a better place now no more pain no more suffering God choose a beautiful Angel to add to his kingdom of hevean she definitely derserved her wing fly high with your beautiful wing and rest in heaven just know you have that guardian Angel by your side every move you make .

Connie Mckinney

February 8, 2018

My heart goes out to the shepherd family take comfort in knowing that you now have a guardian angel to watch over you! She was a beautiful and sweet lady who will be greatly missed and loved.

The Booker family Louis

February 8, 2018

Our prayers goes out to the family stay strong

February 8, 2018

May the LORD bring you JOY in the midst of your sorrow. She was a beautiful lady!! Our prayers are with you all.

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