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Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15, 2014.

Virginia Clement Sheppard

Virginia Clement Sheppard passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, following a brief illness at Mercy Hosptial, Springfield. She was born March 26, 1929, in Monett, Missouri, to W.O and Jewell Clement.

She was united in marriage to James L. Sheppard on March 23, 1947, and they were blessed with two sons, Steve and Dennis. She enjoyed travel and cruising, her bridge groups, Bears and Lady Bears basketball, reading and excursions to Branson. In 1963, her husband, Jim and Jim Noggle founded the business that became Sheppard Supply Co. Virginia was his business partner for 40 years prior to Jim's death in 2002.

Virginia graduated from Springfield (Central) Senior High School in 1946 and attended Missouri State University where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.

She is survived by two sons: Steve and wife, Peggy, and Dennis and wife, Kathy, all of Springfield;six grandchildren: Chelsea Sheppard Schwent and husband, Bryan, Richmond, Virginia; Kelli Sheppard Schwartz and her husband, Mitchell, Richmond, Virginia; Erin Sheppard Malloy and her husband, Nick, Springfield; and Alex Sheppard, Springfield; James Brandon Wooden and his wife, Brandy, Pineville; and Shannon Wooden and her husband, Ken Gillam, Springfield; six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a host of nephews, nieces and friends; brother-in-law, Donald Sheppard and wife, Beverly of Willard; and sister-in-law, Jewell Dick of Springfield. Her husband, James, and her parents preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2014, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Private family burial will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri, 1510 W. Elfindale, Springfield, Missouri 65807, (417) 873-9474.

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November 14, 2014

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November 13, 2014

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Kay Crain Munhollon

November 14, 2014

Steve & Dennis you may not remember me but my name used to be Crain (Kay) my sister & I used to baby sit you boys mainly my sister Priscilla. So sorry to hear about your mother & I hope she wasn't sick very long.I always liked her very much. Will remember you both & the rest of the fam. in my prayers may God Bless you both she is in a much better place.

Terry Walker

November 13, 2014

I was a classmate of Steve's at Parkview High School. My condolences to Steve and all Mrs. Sheppard's family on her passing. May the Lord be with you all.

November 13, 2014

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We all have a great deal of "mom's" in Glory full restored.

Rob Voss

Alan Schmitt

November 13, 2014

Steve & Dennis. I remember your mom teaching me how to sew in Cub Scouts. Have a photo of us in the Cub Scout band at Weaver. That was a great time and your mom was a great lady.