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Joyce Laverne Shepherd

1941 - 2024

Joyce Laverne Shepherd obituary, 1941-2024, Atlantic City, NJ

BORN

1941

DIED

2024

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Jennings Funeral Home - Pleasantville

501 South New Road

Pleasantville, New Jersey

Joyce Shepherd Obituary

Shepherd, Joyce Laverne (McIver), - 82, of Atlantic City, was born December 26, 1941, in Sanford, NC. She passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born to Lula J. (McIver) McLean and Verland McIver, the oldest fraternal twin girl, she is predeceased by her parents; twin sister, Jacqueline L. Petty; brothers, Jimmy L. McIver and Charles L. McIver; her husband, Colouise H. Shepherd; and her daughter, Sharon R. (Shepherd) Jones.

She leaves to cherish memories; her one and only son, Michael D. Shepherd, Sr. (Iris), and her daughter, Erica L. Shepherd; 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one great great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews, friends and bonus family members.

Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the All Wars Memorial Bldg. (Soldiers Home), 1510 Adriatic Avenue, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 9 a.m. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville. A repast at the Soldier's Home will immediately follow the burial, until 4 p.m. Arrangements are by Jennings Funeral Home, Pleasantville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2024.

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Cindy Ambrose

March 2, 2024

I remember Mrs. Joyce at Chelsea jr. High school and the rest of my life

Meredith Mitchell-Prosser

February 25, 2024

Miss Joyce was like a second mom to me. Always gave great advice and was kind hearted. I will miss her daily. She was an amazing neighbor and this is how we met. My condolences go out to Mike, Iris and Erica. God´s favor and strength be with you.

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Feb

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

All Wars Memorial Building

1510 Adriatic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Feb

28

Service

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

All Wars Memorial Building

1510 Adriatic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Feb

28

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Greenwood Cemetery

500 West Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, NJ 08232

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Jennings Funeral Home - Pleasantville

501 South New Road, Pleasantville, NJ 08232

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