Francis Kay Shepherd
Francis Kay Shepherd
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10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272
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Francis Shepherd Obituary
Francis Kay Shepherd, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixe Highway. Her Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel with burial to follow at Bethany Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.
To share a memory of Francis or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Oct
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville
10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272
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10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272
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Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville ChapelOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.