Maggie Mae Shepherd
January 31, 2016Share using:
Mrs. Maggie Mae Shepherd, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at approximately 4:00 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
She was born on May 2, 1928 in Belzoni, Mississippi to William and Eula Mae Singleton Stokes; both parents preceded her in death.
On February 16, 1946 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Allen Shepherd; he preceded her in death on March 16, 1988.
Mrs. Shepherd was a homemaker; she formerly worked at Oaks Convalescent Home and volunteered in the community room at Lima Towers. She was a member of Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory a daughter-in-law; Linda Shepherd of Lima. A brother; Harry Bradfield of Mt. Balyeat, Mississippi. 2 grandsons; Eddie Shepherd, Jr. and Lewis Shepherd, Sr. and 2 granddaughters; Donna Shepherd and Martinez Shepherd. 13 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by 2 sons; Johnnie Shepherd and Eddie Shepherd, Sr. A grandson; Johnnie L. Shepherd, Jr. A sister; Charlie Mae Coleman.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Robert Toney, officiating.
Visitation/Wake services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. until time of services also at the funeral home.
Interment – Memorial Park Cemetery
Services entrusted to: Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.
Condolences can be sent to: Jonesclarkfuneralhome.com