- Date Of Birth: October 17, 1937
- Date Of Death: May 16, 2012
- State: Indiana
Barbara Shepherd went to be with her mother and beloved pet Shop on May 16, 2012. She was born on October 17, 1937 in Cincinnati, Oh to Sydney and Lenora Blevins. She came to live in Ft. Wayne with her mother and sister when she was 13.
She went on to graduate from Central High School, class of 1955. She married Donald L Shepherd on April 1, 1960. Together they had four children; Duane L Shepherd, Lori A Shepherd (Tammy), Skippy O Shepherd, and LeAnn D Hile (Chris). She had many grandchildren; Maggy Blackwell, Nori Shepherd, Alan Murphy (Katlyn), Jazmine Hile, Shasta Hile, Jerrika Kunneke, Shaniese Hile, Klenton Shepherd, and Jesteen Shepherd. Great Grandchildren; Eliza Kunneke, Scarlette Murphy, Christian Hile, Nalaya Shepherd, and Carson Shepherd.
She retired from Magnavox after 33 years of service. Then she went on to CNA for 10 years. She was a member of American Legion Post 82 where she served as chaplain and secretary. She also waitress and bartender there. She was a devoted member of the Third Street Church Of God for more then 27 years. She became a foster parent until her illness. She enjoyed spending time with her sister and niece Robin, and watching birds.
She was precede in death by her mother Lenora L Jessup, granddaughter Racheal L Shepherd, sister Frannie Jones, brother Larry Jessup, her beloved dog Shep, and her husband Donald L Shepherd.
