Sandra Kay Shepard

Sandra Kay Shepard obituary, Grand Ledge, MI

Sandra Kay Shepard

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Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene

3432 Jefferson Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene

3432 Jefferson Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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Sandra Shepard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mills Funeral Home, Peters & Murray Chapel - Grand Ledge on Mar. 20, 2026.
Sandra Kay Shepard, 86, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Charlotte, Michigan. Born on January 4, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan, to Orin and Ethel Cooper, Sandra's journey was marked by heartfelt devotion to her family and an unyielding zest for life.

Sandra's formative years were spent in the close-knit community of Grand Ledge, where she attended high school. In her adult years, she worked several jobs, but Sandra took immense pride in her role as a homemaker. Sandra's life was filled with the joy she found in the simple pleasures such as square dancing to the vibrant rhythms of life and cherishing every moment with her loved ones.

Sandra's legacy is honored by those who survive her: her sons, Rodney (Janet) Shepard and Kevin Shepard; her grandchildren, Harley (Sophia) Shepard, Sara Shepard, Kyle (Elizabeth) Shepard, Chase Maloney, Ryan Maloney, and Kira (Jamie) Quick; along with several adoring great-grandchildren, and her sister Dawn Glasgow.

She was preceded in death by parents, Orin and Ethel Cooper, her beloved husband, Ralph Shepard Jr, her daughter, Kimberly (Larry) Maloney; her brothers, Spike Cooper; her brother-in-law, Jim Glasgow, her grandson, Brent Shepard and her infant grandson, Luke Shepard.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene, 3432 Jefferson Highway, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 at 11:00 am with a visitation prior from 10:00 am to 11:00 am; Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. Contributions can be made in loving memory of Sandra to the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene. For online condolences please visit www.millsfuneral.com

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Upcoming Events

Mar

24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene

3432 Jefferson Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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Mar

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene

3432 Jefferson Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.