Obituary

Barbara Ann Shepherd, 76, of Avilla died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born January 3, 1945, in Garrett, Kentucky, to Mabre and Gracie (Lyons) Sturgill.

On October 3, 1961, in Clintwood, Virginia, she married Raymond Lowell Shepherd. He survives in Avilla.

Barbara and Raymond moved to Avilla in 1962, coming from Virginia.

She was a loving wife, mother of three, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Barbara was employed by Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla for 30 years. She was a dedicated QMA who touched many lives with her compassionate spirit and infectious smile.

Barbara enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, and embroidery. She had many years of memories with her family. Sitting on her porch and canning food from her garden were her enjoyment.

Also surviving are two sons, Raymond Shepherd of Valparaiso and Travis Shepherd of Garrett; a daughter, Kimberly (Daniel) Thompson of Avilla; five grandchildren, Malorie, Laken, Jacob, Ashlen, and Katie; five great-grandchildren, Wrayla, Kylie, Cameron, Christian, and Elizabeth; seven sisters, Elizabeth Joseph of Garrett, Kentucky, Louise Yates of Garrett, Kentucky, Lucy Samons of Garrett, Kentucky, Connie Newsome of McDowell, Kentucky, Bea Haney of Paintsville, Kentucky, Erma Johnson of Plymouth, Ohio, and Sheila Jackson of Garrett, Kentucky; and a brother, Kenneth Sturgill of Plymouth, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her uncle, George; an aunt, Virginia; and a granddaughter, Ayla Wray.

A Celebration of Life service is being planned for a later date.

Preferred memorials are to Supportive Care at Parkview Randallia. Flowers and donations may be sent to the family at 5071 East Hopewell Road, Avilla, Indiana, 46710.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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