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Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Shepard

Mary Shepard Obituary

SHEPARD, Mary Elizabeth 'Liz" (Beamon) Mary Elizabeth "Liz" (Beamon) Shepard, 74, departed this life heading to Glory on Friday ( April 16, 2004). Elizabeth is survived by her husband, of 58 yrs. Rufus Shepard; three sisters: Ruth "Ruthie" Thomas and Laura Page, both of Hartford; Joan Rosemond and husband Horace of Bloomfield; an aunt, Marion Burns of Philadelphia, PA; sister-in-law Mary "Boochie" Campbell of Hartford; six daughters: Janet "Jeanette" Shepard of East Hartford, Nancy Elizabeth Fredericks of Windsor, Andrea "Andy" Williams of Simsbury, Denise "NeeNee" Harris and husband Michael "Mike" of Windsor; LaDonn Marie Shepard and Lisa Julie Shepard both of Windsor; three sons: Elder Rufus Shepard Jr. and wife Delores of Bloomfield, Ronald "Ronnie" Shepard and wife Debbie of New Britain, Clayton Dwight Shepard and wife Ann Marie "Tweet" of Windsor Locks; 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; life long friend and cousin: Jane Pertillar; special friend Carmen Reyes; friends of the family, Richard A. Barros, Sr., Wayne McCorey and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Lucille Beamon, brother, Oscar "Butch" Mitchell, granddaughter, Shirnel Nicole Davis, sisters: Betty Mendez, Blanche Ward, and Lucille "Bunny" Batchelder. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, at Body of Christ Apostolic Church, 1073 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, 10-11a.m., viewing hour with funeral at 11a.m.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 20, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Shepard

61 Entries

Shauntelle Harris

June 20, 2005

Grandma:

I will never stop loving you and thinking about you. We miss you very much. Your memory is always in my heart. Rest In Peace!!!

Your granddaughter

Donna Johnson

May 15, 2005

To The Entire Shepard Family.

Please know that MOM is only resting and will live on in everyone of her children,grands and greatgrands. So whenever you are feeling down or sad and missing her.....Believe me it will happen. Just look to the HILLS for strengh and then look at each other. You all carry a part of her. Her smile, her walk, her talk, her laugh. I am sure The LOVE she shared with Her family and friends will never be forgotten.

Love and Prayers

God Bless

LOVE YA!!

Denise Harris

April 6, 2005

It has almost been a complete year since our dearly beloved mother passed on to live in her heavenly home. Her guest book will be closing soon! Our family would like to thank all of you for your warm thoughts and well wishes, especially Donna Johnson who sent her a special birthday wish.

Although we are closing her guest book, our feelings for her will forever remain open in our hearts!!

We have decided to close her guest book in hopes that she can now rest in peace knowing how she was loved by all through your writings.

Again thanks to you all!!!!!

Tanya Fleeting

April 5, 2005

Grandma-

It's almost been a year since you passed. I think about you alot! Jadyn is always doing something that I know would make you crack -up! He is really funny sometimes. Life isn't the same without you. Everytime I hear something on the news. I think about how I would have called you and said" Grandma did you hear that?" I miss you so much! Love you Tanya

Andrea Shepard-Williams

March 22, 2005

Hello Mother:

Missing you! They found out what was causing my headaches and dizzy spells. I have a huge lump in my head on the right side. They are going to drain it on Thursday. I'm afraid, but I do know that nothing can happen to me that God will allow! All things is in his hand! Ankara and Darnell are doing so good in school. Ankara scored really high on the CMT test. Darnell Jr. got an excellent report card. Remember for each A we got we received a dollar, well I would have had to give him $22.00. I'm at work right now, so I'll be writing you again soon!

Loving and missing you,

Andrea

Andrea Shepard-Williams

February 27, 2005

Hello Mother:

Its' been awhile since I wrote to you. Things have been going okay. I was sick for awhile but is doing okay. I'm still writing and now is taking orders for cakes. I made a beautiful bridal shower cake for Cindy's friend Kim. Ladonn will be leaving soon. She is off to Washington, D.C. I'm going to miss her deeply, but just as I had to learn to let you go I must do the same with her. I wish you could see some of the antics Darnell's baby Darcyn be doing. He is so funny. He got this one thing he do we named the Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder, where he shake his head and upper body from side to side. Everytime he do it I think of you. You would be laughing so hard that you would scare him. My job is going okay, I just can't wait until I can retire and devote more time to my writing. Will write again soon! Loving and missing you!

Your daughter Andy!

Donna Johnson

January 22, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. SHEPARD!!!!!!

Andrea Shepard-Williams

November 19, 2004

Hello Mother (Liz):

Here we are in November! You know we all was looking forward to you telling us to turn the clock back. Thanksgiving is drawing near, and none of us is looking forward to it. This will be our first thanksgiving without you! Who will make the sweet potatoe pies? You didn't even leave your recipe with none of your children! You know Rufus Jr., will not eat anyone's sweet potatoe pie! I think of you and John Jackson at this time. He always bought at least 4 of your pies! I'm sure he is having you make him one up there! Thoughts of you came across my mind last night and I started to cry, but then I thought of all the fond memories that I have. I'm trying to get Daddy in the spirit for thanksgiving. All of us will be having thanksgiving over to Darnell's house. Daddy said he will make the potatoe salad (as you know can't nobody else make it like him) but he refuses to make his cakes without you being here! WHO WILL MAKE THE SWEET POTATOE PIES???? You know Janet has to make her 4 and 20 black birds apple pie! I'm gonna do the turkey and stuffing, since Mama Shepard taught me how to make the stuffing just like her! Cindy is gonna make the collard greens, Lisa the macaroni and cheese, Tanya the candied yams and a cake! I'm making a cake also, and Cindy wants me to make my garlic bisquits like the ones at Red Lobster! Cindy is also making beans and rice. Oh, I'm being made to do a ham also! They have me doing a lot of the cooking! Boy oh Boy do I miss you! I'm not sure what Kristen is making, but I'm sure it will be delicious! Latraya is making the sodas (smile)! She can cook! (chuckle, chuckle) I'm trying to get Daddy to make a meatloaf! To change the subject of all this food, the babies are really getting big! Darcyn (Darnell and Cindy's baby) is the smallest, Brandon (Jim and Tanya's baby) is next, and Mikai (Vernal and Kristen's baby) is the biggest! We call him chug-a-lug! Ankara received the Holy Ghost last Friday! I already told you about her and Cyntreha getting baptized! Oh and I won $1,000.00 for my poem about you! I've written a book about the three new grandbabies, called "The Three Little Frogs" it is so adorable and I took pictures of them in these cute frog robes with matching booties! It should soon be published! My writing is really taking off! I can't wait until I'm able to leave my job and devote all my time to my writing! I'm at Darnell's house right now! I've been kidnapped by my own son and daughter-in-law! I've been having some very bad dizzy spells along with severe headaches. My doctor didn't think it wise for me to stay home alone, so that's why I'm here, but I miss my home! The pastor has been having some bouts with his back, but he is really doing good! Maybe Alicia Strong will make some sweet potatoe pies! Oh, Oh, I'm back on food again!

Mother, I miss you - I love you! I wish you would have taught one of us how to make sweet potatoe pies like you! I'm going to bed now, love you! Will talk again sooner!

Andrea known as your Andy Panda!

LaDonn shepard

October 12, 2004

Hi Liz, It's about to be six months since you left us and went home. It seem like just yesterday we were talking and laughing together, it just don't seem real. You don't know how many times I go to pick up the phone to call you, and get in the car to go see you. I'm glad that you went home, but I hate that you left us.

It's October, soon it will be time for us to change our clocks back, we'll talk about this for a week at work, yet when that time comes, I still forgets, until I get that call from you. "GOD" how we all gonna miss that stuff, all the little stuff that ment so much to us.

I was looking at Tanya wedding video the other day, seeing you walk into the reception hall made me sad and happy at the same time. It was like you were still here with us. I'm glad we have that video, for good memories.

I don't know how to end this, because I could go on and on with my thoughts, but it's time to say goodbye. Goodbye is so pernament, yet I know you are here with us in spirit, and we can always talk to you, but it's not the same. IT'S NOT THE SAME, IT'S NOT THE SAME. I don't care what anyone has to say, IT'S NOT THE SAME.

Love ya,

LaDonn

your fried faced monkey (remember all the vasoline I used to use when I was younger)

Andrea Shepard-Williams

September 18, 2004

Mother

September 16th makes it five months since you left this earth! You are still greatly missed by all! Fond memories abound! I find myself feeling sad, but then GOD shows me all the wonderful things to remember and he lifts me up! Since your passing, three new great grandbabies have been born unto you! Vernal had a boy - Mikai; Darnell had a boy - Darcyn; and Tanya had a boy - Brandon! God has truly been blessing the Church of Jesus Knows Best with wonderful messages to pattern our life by! The message this week has been about us being winners In Christ and explaining how we can't lose! I've been truly blessed by the word and have been applying it to my daily life! I MISS YOU SO!

Andrea Shepard-Williams

August 24, 2004

Hello Mother:

Today you was delivered a new great grandson. He came today at 9:50 a.m. weighing in at 6 lb. 10 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long. He is sooooooo adorable. His name is Darcyn (She took the first 3 letters from Darnell's name and the first 3 letters of her name - Cynthia and made Darcyn) Lamont Shepard. He is so hairy! All the boys initials is LDS and all the girls names start with A's! I now have 7 grandkids! They have their own basketball team! Loving and missing you,

Andrea Shepard-Williams

Andrea Shepard-Williams

July 25, 2004

Hello Mother:

Wednesday, July 22nd was our last day at work for the summer break and as you know you and I always get together and discuss the things I went through throughout the year. The ups and downs! I came home and cried cause I thought, "I can't discuss it with you this year, but then I realized you have now witnessed it firsthand. I miss you mother! Daddy is getting a little better. I've finally went back to our church and was blessed by the word of God! While I have free time I'm going to get more of my writing done. I have only written four (4) poems since your demise. Loving you!

Andrea Shepard-Williams

July 1, 2004

Hello Mother:

Missing you and thinking of you. Today, July 1 is a rather hard day for me today. I keep crying and thinking of you. We all try to comfort one another, but Daddy is having a hard time of it. I have a hard time attending the church were we fellowshipped at. I keep seeing your empty seat. I'm thinking about going to another Apostolic church!

Love ya, missing ya!

Andrea

Denise Shepard-Harris

June 30, 2004

Hi Liz:

I know you were wondering why you haven't heard anything from me. I just couldn't bring myself to write after reading all the lovely messages from everybody else. Everytime I went to try and write to you all I end up doing is CRYING! I really, really, truly miss you. Sometimes I can't make it through the days without crying or going into my shell seperating myself from everybody. Since you left us, I have went to five more funerals. Each one brings my memories back to you! The last funeral for Adrienne Opesso, I had to leave, I couldn't stay. All the songs remind me of you. I wish you could be here now! I know that sounds selfish, but I and the rest of our family really need you. You always knew what to say to us to make us feel good even when you yourself was feeling bad. I wish there was more I could have done! The day of your passing when I left your hospital room to go get something to eat and when I came back and you were gone somehow it made me think that I betrayed you for not staying until the end. I know you knew that I was there always and have forgiven me for leaving. Like Ladonn said Mother's Day was extremely hard for us. I didn't leave the house at all, didn't call no one to wish them a Happy Mother's Day. This was going to be the first Mother's Day that all six of your daughters wanted to spend the entire day with you. We still did in our hearts! Please know that you are loved and missed very badly. Daddy is still not doing to good! Please somehow help him get through this! Jada sometimes still pick up the telephone to call "Big Mama" as soon as she remembers, she says she is calling "Big Daddy" because "Big Mama" is my angel in heaven! Everything I do, say or read always bring my thoughts back to you. Losing you was the hardest thing that I ever had to deal with. Sometimes I still think that I can't solve a problem without you! You always kept everyone strong, that is why we found it so hard to except your illness and finally your death. We will visit your grave site regularly. Your tombstone should be arriving by the end of July.

Stay sweet and I know you are watching over us still!

Love Always!!!!

Ladonn Shepard

May 22, 2004

Liz

I sit here wondering why you had to go? I try to understand why? I do know that you are in a better place, but I still wish you were here with us. At first I had to admit I was very angry with you for being sick, even though I knew it was not your fault!

I know I will always have those fond memories of you, still it won't be the same. I'll miss talking to you each and everyday. I'll miss that sudden burst of laughter. We will all miss you keeping us updated on what has happened in the news, and calling to tell us to remember to set our clocks back or ahead. I'll miss the stylish way you dressed, I'll miss styling your hair, and I'll miss taking you shopping. I'll miss your strong determination (you're probably in Heaven working right now). I'll miss saying to my sisters at times (she get on my nerves)I wish you were here to get on my nerves! And most of all I'll miss you calling me saying, "you know what I need"!

People say that she is with you in spirit, to me thats' not enough. I know that the pain and the emptiness will never go away, but somehow we all must go on, and try to understand that your time and wiork here was done. You fought the good fight and won! It was now time for you to go home! No more pain and no more suffering! I love and miss you Liz! Mother's day was very hard for all of us!

I know you loved your homegoing celebration!

Love ya,

Ladonn

Donna Johnson

May 21, 2004

LaDonn,Denise and Family, I Pray that your tears will cease and that your hearts will always remember your SPECIAL LOVE one was and still is with you all in spirit. Having loss my Mother I feel the sorrow and pain.. God will give you PEACE in do time. It is HARD but having Family and Friends for support will give you the strengh to have heart felt memories and JOY, by just knowing That She is Looking down on all and Smiling also. LOVE YA

LaDonn Shepard

May 21, 2004

Liz,

I sit her wondering why you had to go? I try to understand why? I do know that you are in a better place, but I still wish you were here with us. At first I have to admit I was angry with you for being sick, even though I knew it was not your fault.

I know I will always have those fond memories of you, still it won’t be the same. I’ll miss talking to you each and everyday. I’ll miss that sudden burst of laughter. We will all miss you keeping us updated on what has happened in the news, and calling to tell us to remember to set our clocks back or ahead. I’ll miss the stylish way you dressed, I’ll miss styling your hair, and I will miss taking you shopping. I’ll miss your strong determination (you’re probably in heaven working). I’ll miss saying to my sisters at times (she get on my nerves), and most of all I’ll miss you calling me, saying (you know what I need).

People say that she’s with you in spirit, to me that’s not enough. I know that the pain and the emptiness will never go away, but somehow we all must go on, and try to understand that your time and work here was done, it was time to go home. No more pain and suffering.

I know you loved your home going celebration.

Love ya

LaDonn

Janet Shepard

May 18, 2004

To my family, (Barlows, Marshalls, Shepards, Beamons, and Pertillars)

Over the past few years many of our family members have died. But the Lord kept us thru it all. He is our comfort and our strength. He always have been and always will be. Those of us who have confessed Jesus as our Lord will someday meet up with our relatives who died in Christ. Remember that we said goodbye to my mother's and other loved ones' earthly clothing. We said "See you later" to their spirit. The goodness, love, and wisdom they shared remains with us. Their mistakes and distrubing words or actions (conscientious or unconscientious) died with the body. Therefore, rejoice in the memory of our loved ones. Let us honor them by continuing our legacy of demonstrating love, acceptance, and willingness to help all people.

To those family members and all others who are unsaved, I beg you to say "Yes" to Jesus. Allow Him to be your Lord and Savior, TODAY. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.

Love

Janet (Jeanette)

Andrea Shepard-Williams

May 11, 2004

Happy Mother's Day Mother! I missed you so much on that day! I thought I was going to lose it, but God carried me through!

Andrea Shepard-Williams

May 4, 2004

Hello Mother:

It is 12:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, and I am awake thinking of you! All the good times we had together!

Terri Perry

May 3, 2004

To the Church and the Shepard (Beamom) faimly

Sister Shep in the back was what we at the Church of Jesus Knows Best so fondly called her. She always sat a little further back then the pastor's wife who also shared the name sister Shep. (Thus the name Sister Shep in the back)

I will know longer be able to say that now, but I can and do take great comfort in knowing that she is now Sister Shep. in the front. She is on the front line now having made it home before not only the pastor's wife sister Shep. but before all of us that remain here on earth (thus the new name sister Shep in the front) She will be greatly missed,(God knows.) I am sure if she could she would tell all of us to rejoyce at her home going. She would also tell us to fight the good fight, finish the course. Aunt Liz use to sing this song (yes I said sing :o) ) If you don't make it to heaven it ain't nobody fault but your own. She wanted all of her love ones to be saved especially her natural family. Too her church family she would always encourage us to keep on keeping on, to stay on the stright and narrow. I say to both families God doesn't make mistake what He does and allows touches us all in many different ways. As far as Aunt Liz is concern don't let her life living be invain.

I for one will truly miss her but she can REST asure that I will continue fighting the good fight.

With Love

Evangelist Terri Perry

The Gillespie Family

April 27, 2004

The Shepard Family

Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted.

God makes no mistakes, He loved (Mother) Liz Shepard best. Her time of departure was at hand. She have fought the good fight and she have finished the race, and kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for her the crowd of righteousness.

Pray for us.. As we continue to pray for you all.

Loranzo,Vaughn,Mandlyn,Pat,Deb, Dean,Leo,Roy,Levy,Jeff,Gina,Tom

Tammy & John

April 26, 2004

Ladonn, our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this time.

May GOD bless you all.

Andrea Shepard-Williams

April 25, 2004

"To God be all the Glory and honor!"

WHAT DOES THANK YOU REALLY MEAN?

Thank you is one of those wonderful phrases people use to express a very special kind of gratitude. But there's often a lot more to it than those two words can say. When it comes from the heart, from deep inside, the nicest feelings and the most special thoughts - "thank you" means so much! It means thank you for taking the time to show that you care. It means, you really made my day! Thank you means that you didn't have to but I'm really grateful that you did! Thank you means that you've done something special that I'll never forget! Thanks for caring!

We the Shepards, Harris, Fredericks, and Williams family truly appreciate with the warmest of thanks for all that you have done. Whether it was a card, a visit, a call, flowers, fruit, a song, or your prayers - it played an important part and we are truly grateful! We appreciate everything that was done! Thanks from our heart!

Doris Shabazz (Calbert)

April 23, 2004

To: Ladonna, NeeNee, Andrea, and faimily, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all and may god give you strength in this troubling time.

Sincerely, Doris Shabazz (Calbert)

Andrea Shepard-Williams

April 23, 2004

As I sit here at 3:00 a.m. thinking of you and reading the wonderful condolences sent. I think of the rich and beautiful life you lead and those you touched. You will truly be missed by many! I thank each and everyone who wrote in! I keep saying to myself, "weeping my endureth for a night, but joy come in the morning!"

Valerie Mendes

April 21, 2004

The Shepherd Family:

Each life is a gift. I feel I was gifted to have your Mother as my Aunt. Aunt Liz enriched my life with her wisdom and now I too have precious memories. I know I'll never forget the times she helped me through my own loss, her sister friend my MOM. Aunt Liz would encourage me knowing the emptiness that I was feeling was not easy. She would tell me I am here for you whenever you need me. I know my world is a better place because, she was definitely a big part of it. When she started to get sick I was not there for her I lost my courage and for that I can truly say Aunt Liz I will Miss her. May A Peace Of The Lord Always Be With You. Valerie, Amber,Xavion.

Jacqueline MARTIN

April 21, 2004

TO THE SHEPARD FAMILY

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU.

BRYANT BUTTER JONES

April 21, 2004

TO THE SHEPARD FAMILY

I AM SO SORRY TOO HEAR ABOUT LIZ

MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOUR

LOVE BUTTER JONES

Mae Battles-Martin

April 21, 2004

Denise, Mike & The Shepard Family:

Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Talea Harris

April 21, 2004

To my Grandmother,

It is so hard to believe that you are gone. I will miss you so much. My heart is crying because you are not here with me, but my heart is singing with joy because you are no longer suffering or in pain. Grandma I really love you and not a day will go by that I won't think of you. Big Mama is what Jada called you and that is what you were "BIG MAMA". You were a small lady but you were a "TALL" women. I love you with all my heart!!!

Rhoda Byrd

April 21, 2004

To the entire Shepard family...... No words can express the way I feel about Mrs Shepard......I can still hear her laughing at my jokes. She will always be a very special part of my life. No more emails or phone calls, but all the memories that I have of her will be imbedded in my heart and mind forever. I wish I could be there with you all at this time. Our families go back decades and from all of us we send our condolences. You all know how we feel. I will always love her. Donn Shepard you know I am here for you.

Love and Blessings Rhoda King-Byrd.

From the King, Cole and Turner families.

The Colbert Family

April 20, 2004

To Bro. & Sis. Shepard, Sharena, and Haley

We love you and we are praying for you all at this time. Remember that Jesus is still there for you and He will never put more on you than you can bear. He loves you all and He will be your strength in your time of weakness.

Janice Smith

April 20, 2004

Dear LaDonne, NeeNee & The Shepard Family. On behalf of my entire family, we send our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. Lean on God, each other and friends that love & care about you to get you through this most difficult time. If there is anything anyone in my family can do, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Love, Janice Smith (Atlanta, GA/Hartford, CT)

Kayla, Roux

April 20, 2004

To Me-Ma and Be-pop (Brother and Sister Shepard). God bless you in your time of sorrow. Love you

Your Goddaughter

Sister Myrtice Bennett

April 20, 2004

To Brother and Sister Dwight Shepard and the entire Shepard Family. my symphaty and condolences goes out to you and your family. So sorry about the loss of your Dearly Beloved Mother. She is resting with the Lord in Peace now, but if we live according to the words of God, we will see her one day soon. I pray that the family will stay encouraged and be blessed of the Lord.

Thelma Strums-Morris

April 20, 2004

Janet, Nancy, Ruth & Family

There is no sorrow that the Lord cannot comfort. Our prayers and sincere sympathy is with you and your family. May God be with you and give you strength to endure.

God Bless

The Strums Family

Beverly W.Graves and Louise Williams

April 20, 2004

Ms. Nancy and The Shepard Family,

My deepest condolences go out to the entire Shepard Family. May God continue to bless and strengthen each and every one of you in this difficult time of need. Ms. Nancy I'm here for you. She's in a better place now, may she rest in peace. We're praying for you all. Hang in there. He'll watch over her and she'll watch over you.

God Bless.......

Jacqueline Smith

April 20, 2004

Dear Denise/Nee-Nee & Siblings

I'm so sorry for your loss. On behalf of my husband Chetty and my siblings: Gerald, Ronnie, Doris, Dorothy & Jerome Smith we wish you peace, strength & faith. You're my special friend & I love you always.........

Jackie

Pamela & Brittani Johnson

April 20, 2004

Andrea, Denise, Janet

We would like to express our condolence for the loss of your Mom.

Please know that God Will Take Care of you.

"He himself has said, I will not in any way fail you, nor give you up, nor leave you without support." Hebrews 13:5

May your troubled heart find peace and comfort in the knowledge that you are never alone. May God's presence ease your trembling spirit and give your rest. He knows how you feel. He is ever aware of your circumstances and ready to be your strength, your grace, and your peace. He is there to cast sunlight into all of your darkened shadows, to send encouragement through the love of friends and family,and to replace ,your weariness with new hope.

God is your stronghold,and with him as your guide, you need never be afraid. No cirumstances can block his love. No grief is too hard for him to bear. No task is too difficult for him to complete. when what you are feeling is simply too deep for words and nothing anyones does or says can provide you with the relief you need, God understands. He is your provider today,tomorrow,and always. He love you. Cast all of your cares on Him...and belive.

with deepest sympathy

ANTHONY BUSSEY

April 20, 2004

FROM ME AND MY FAMILY TO MY BEST FRIEND DWIGHT AND FAMILY,WE SEND OUR LOVE,PRAYER AND STRENGTH IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

ANT.

kathlene jones

April 20, 2004

TO THE:SHEPHARD FAMILY : I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY SHE REST IN PEACE GOD BLESS KATHY JONES

Robin Seabury

April 20, 2004

Dear Janet:

Please accept my condolences in the passing of your mother. May the Lord comfort you in your loss.

Michele Lewis

April 20, 2004

Dear Denise & Mike, Our prayers go out to you and the Shepard family. May God Bless You. Michele, Latoya and Bro

Dorothy Knight and George Howard

April 19, 2004

Rest in peace my friend. Love Dorothy...

Tracey Matted

April 19, 2004

May the peace and comfort of our Lord and Saviour surround you during this difficult time and may you always feel his presence in your times of need. May he continue to bless and keep you all! Love&Light!

CARLA GOMEZ, MIMS, JAMES GOMEZ, & FAMILY

April 19, 2004

ANDREA, NANCY, AND FAMILY

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL MOTHER. REMEMBER EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Shirley Evans

April 19, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the lost of your love one. I am the mother (Shirley A. Matted-Evans) of Mrs. Shepard's great granddaughter Shirnal N. Davis. Although my daughter has past on, I've had and continue to have a very close relationship with the family. I am so sorry to hear of your lost. My heart goes out to the entire family/friends. Mrs. Shepard, indeed, was a loving, caring, fun, enjoyable and very spiritual individual whom she was loved by so many others. She had such a big heart and was always willings to extend herself in assisting others in need. I enjoyed being in her company mainly because of her sense of humor. She was very funny and full of great wisdom. I will miss her dearly. I've learned after the loss of Shirnal that weeping may endure but for a night but joy comes in the morning. I know it's hard to look beyond your current situation because of the pain it brings but trust me, with due time the pain eventually subsides and you will all be able to smile again. I'm a living witness of that. Just know, after every storm comes a rainbow. She is truly in a better place where sickness and pain no longer exist. Trust in God with all thy heart, lean not on your own understanding but in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your path. John 3:15 tells us, "That everyone who believes in him may have eternal life" and although we as human beings view death as a negative, to me, it's the opposite of that. We should rejoice rather then soak in sorrow for God will redeem her soul from the grave, he will surely take her to himself (Ps 49:15). May the peace of God comfort your hearts and give you strength to endure.

Shirley Matted-Evans

Tiffany Vaughn

April 19, 2004

Bro. and Sis. Dwight Shepard & family,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Remember that God will not put more on you than you can bear.

Linda Schneeberger

April 19, 2004

Dear Ladonn & family,

No one person can truly know your sorrow and your heartache. We all experience grief in our own way. But, know that your Mom is in a better place where there is no more pain and suffering. May your memories and your love for her forever give you comfort and one day peace within your heart.

Your friend

Linda

Adele Howard

April 19, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Love,

Adele

Jacky Adams(Palmer)

April 19, 2004

First of all,praise be to God no more suffering,silently sleeping,resting at last, all the worlds trials and troubles are past:she silently suffered with patience she bore,till God called her home to suffer no more.I know you feel you love him her most, but God loved loved her best and he has since stepped and gave her sweet rest...As long as we remember,we will never feel alone for deep within our hearts,we know our loved ones still live on after the deepest loss-God gives the healing gift of memories to comfort and bring peace of mind when those we love are gone

Andrea Shepard-Williams

April 19, 2004

My mother, My Friend has gone to rest,

I loved her so, but God loved her best!

I'm going to miss you mother!

love, love, love, love!

Michele Laboy

April 19, 2004

Ms. Janet Shepard - I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Terrence G. Smith

April 19, 2004

To All of the Shepard family: This is a note to express my condolences for the loss of "Aunt Liz", she is now with her Lord, but she will always remain with you as long as you keep her in your thoughts and your heart. Terry

Pat Miller

April 19, 2004

Nancy,

You have my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my prayers.

Michele Martin

April 19, 2004

To the Shepard Family - My sincere condolences go out to you on your great loss. Your mom is loved by all who knew her.

Donna Johnson

April 19, 2004

Ladonn, Denise and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Loss...Love and Prayers GOD BLESS

Cheryl Perry

April 19, 2004

Janice Sheppard and family , we're so sorry for this lost.When the lord call up on our mom's to come home we think of it as agreat lost. But in the eyes of the lord she's a very special child of his.My prayers are with you and your family.My God keep on blessing you and your family .Keep the faith GOD BLESS YOU THE PERRY'S THE TEAL'S & THE ARMSTRONG'S FAMILY

Donna & Bill Crawford

April 19, 2004

Dear Andrea and Family,

Please accept our deep sympathy for the loss of your Mom.

Sincerely,

Donna & Bill

Crawford

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