JOAN SHEPHERD Obituary
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Craig Shepherd of Mt. Sterling; 2 daughters: Rhonda Bennett of Frankfort and Kim (Brian) Creech of Mt. Sterling; 4 grandchildren: Aaron (Sumer) Woodward of Lawrenceburg, Chandler (Alize) Woodward of Nicholasville, Jeremiah Thompson of Richmond and Colten Creech of Mt. Sterling; 7 great grandchildren: Jeremy, Jaycee, Paisley, Landon, Noah, Hazel and Rory; 4 sisters: Sheila Wade, Phyllis (Alan) Justice, Teresa Chandler and Becky (Eddie) Vinson; 1 brother: Tommy Chandler; 2 sisters-in-law Pam (Carl) Abney and Tammy (John) Tapp; 1 brother-in-law Dale Shepherd; several nephews & nieces and great nephews & nieces.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by 2 brothers Doug Chandler and Jimmy Chandler and a brother-in-law Jeff Shepherd.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Reid Village Baptist Church, 1957 Winchester Road, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Officiated by Pastor Todd Wiley and Pastor Glenn Sizemore.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY.
Pallbearers: Aaron Woodward, Chandler Woodward, Jeremiah Thompson, Colten Creech; Brian Creech, Tommy Woods.
Honorary Pallbearers: Nieces & Nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to Reid Village Baptist Church, Hope Church of God, St. Claire U.K. Hospice.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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DANE GARBER
December 26, 2025
Kim,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Rob, Whitney and Dane
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