Marcella Jean (Bailey) Shepherd Obituary (1936

"Jean" Marcella J. Shepherd, 77, of Richmond, IN passed away early Wednesday morning, September 25, 2013 at IU Health University Hospital of Indianapolis, IN. She was born April 24, 1936 in West Manchester, OH the daughter of James and Myrtle (Powell) Bailey. She was a homemaker. She had been employed at the 127 Truck Stop and also the Richmond High School Cafeteria where she was known as "Momma Jean". She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #315 of Richmond, IN and Rock of Faith Church of Losantville, IN. She enjoyed working with crafts, shopping at Walmart and bowling with Sherry. Family was most precious to her. She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Randy Shepherd (Sherry) of Richmond, IN; two daughters, Sheila L Elliott (husband, Johnny) of Richmond and Shirley L. Shepherd of Richmond, IN; four grandchildren, Matthew Elliott (wife, Kay) of Carlos, IN, Chasity Shepherd of Richmond, IN, Nicole Shepherd of Richmond, IN and Isaiah Elliott of Richmond, IN; three great grandchildren, Courtney, Daniel and Austin; and special nieces and nephews, Becky, Steve, Jimmy, Beth, Mike, Gene Edwards, Diane and Penny. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Flem Shepherd; a son, Danny Shepherd; three brothers; and three sisters. A service to celebrate Jean's life will be 6 pm Friday, September 27, 2013 at Pentecostal Tabernacle of Richmond, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 4pm to service time on Friday at the church. Cremation was selected. Burial will follow in Webster Cemetery of Webster, IN. Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, IN has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.