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Obituary For Dr. Erica Joseph Jacobs Shepherd

DR. ERICA JOSEPH JACOBS SHEPHERD - Age 72, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio. She took guidance under Bishop Edwin Pete as her spiritual father and was the Pastor of Jesus Believers Church. She was the founder of Ted Line Ministries where she mentored and spread the gospel of deliverance. Dr. Erica Shepherd was a Captain in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged. She enjoyed traveling and interior decorating in her spare time. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Jacobs and Constance Love Jacobs, brother, Brian Keith Jacobs, nephew, Brain Keith Jacobs II, great nephew, Darius Buchanan, and sister-in-law, Karen Jacobs.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of twenty-four years, Joseph D. Shepherd; sisters, Karen Douglas and Gwendolyn Jacobs; nieces, Sheena (Darren) Buchanan and Erina (Calvin) Sims; nephew, Keith (Toi) Darnell; great nephew and great niece, Daron Buchanan and Brionna Jacobs; a host of cousins, in-laws, other relatives, friends, and the Ted Line Family.

Memorial Service will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 11:00 A. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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Truly my spirit was informed before I read the news. I pray the families strength and her husband comfort. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. And we know to be absent in this body is to be present with the LORD. Pastor, prophet Farley, Apostle Abraham.

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Thanking our Heavenly Father for such a blessing to the body of Christ.

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Dr. Erica thank you for a work well done, in Jesus name!!!! 🌹🌸🌺🌻🌷🌺💐Brother Joseph and family please except my deepest condolences. Jenny

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Dr. Erica will be deeply missed, a dedicated, hard working Woman of God, with a beautiful heart. My deepest condolences and prayers for the family during this time of loss. Rest in Heaven Captain Erica. A Daughter of Christ and Tedliner, Yolanda.

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Condolences to Brother Joe the family. Dr Erica was so knowledgeable and she knew what she knew she left us to soon.

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Thank you Dr.Erica for sharing your wealth of knowledge and teaching of the word of GOD, the importance of deliverance and restoration thru Christ Jesus. My heart and condolences goes to Brother Joe and Dr.Erica's siblings and extended family. Glynis Tart

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So Grateful for the early morning teachings with Captain Erica and Brother Joe 🌸❤️🌸 Jesus Believers Church and TEDLineministry What an honor to have met them in person... Replays throughout the day and night were good company and reinforced the message, pointing us to Jesus, recognizing Holy Spirit, and praising GOD...Hallelujah 🩸💧❤️💧🩸

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Dr. Erica Ministry Nationwide, Brother Joe, Dr. Erica's Sister and Family condolences from the heart, in Jesus name! Father God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Be RIGHTEOUS, Be TRUSTWORTHY,Be HOLY, Be OBEDIENT to our Father God in Heaven, make TIME, FELLOWSHIP, He KNOWS ALL, SEES ALL. JESUS is the WAY, the TRUTH, the LIFE. FIGHT like a KNIGHT PER Dr. ERICA/CAPTAIN. Dr. Erica SPOKE, BELIEVED and TAUGHT the WORD of GOD in DEMONSTRATION and POWER!!! to me, to you, to the NATION in SPIRIT and TRUTH/ FAITH!!! We love you Dr. Erica and you will be missed but NOT forgotten! Like millions of sand on the beach, you was one of a KIND, CHOSEN by GOD HIMSELF! A BLESSING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD FOREVER💛⛪️❤️🕊Maranda and Family!💛 JESUS is 👑of 👑's!

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Thank you, Sister Erica, for giving to the Lord by healing the broken-hearted. Fighting Like a Knight, Kim Pascarella

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Dr. Erica was an incredible woman & a pioneer. She was fearless with a heart for the Lord & to set the captives free. She is missed already. Thank you & love you. Tammy Freeman from NJ

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Thank you for your amazing ministry, obedience, and dedication! 'Well done, my good and faithful servant' Matthew 25:21. You will be missed, Dr. Erica Shepherd! I picture you wearing your well-deserved reward, a heavenly ruby crown you looked forward to receiving from our Lord and Savior. May you Rest In Peace! My prayers & heartfelt condolences go out to Brother Joe & family. YN

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You were a great teacher, a fearless spirit war fighter and you taught many how to walk in the power and authority of GOD. I know you are experiencing the fullness of Love with our Father in Heaven. My your soul be at "ease". Natasha❤😇

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I thank God for Dr erica for her obedience too God I remember I called her and told what I was going through she told me don't worry will pray God will fix it when she said that I knew it was going to be alright and it was I love you Dr erica my deepest sympathies brother Joe and family christine

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My prayers are with you Brother Joe and family. It has been a tremendous blessing to have known Dr Erica Joseph Shepherd. Dr Erica, no words can ever describe my gratitude for you introducing me to The Real Jesus. I love you! Thank you and farewell my friend. Untill we meet again in Glory.❤ Kanyisa

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It was an honor to be a part of Tedline and Jesus Believers. To God be the glory for all of the great things that He has done through the life of His servant. I will truly miss Dr. Erica, we were blessed to have her in our lives. Apostle Jean.

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Thank you Lord Jesus for letting me be under Dr. Erica Shepered's teaching. Brother Joe comfort your heart knowing that you were married to a Captain in the natural and in the spirit realm. She finished her race fighting like a Captain. Maria Lazalde

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I thank the Lord for knowing Dr. Erica as a sister in Christ Jesus as well as a spiritual mentor. She blessed me with her love for Jesus, her husband Brother Joe, and her love for me and many others. Her passion was to see people come out of bondage, and step into a life of freedom and inner healing that our King Jesus promised. He came to set the captives FREE!!! HALLELUJAH!!! For Brother Joe and family, my prayer is for the Lord's will to be done in earth as it it in heaven. In God's Love and for His Glory, Alex Rubio

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Our Condolences Brother Joe & Family The Sympton's

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Our condolences to Brother Joe and family 💐🌹💐 Dr. Erica We thank God for the teaching that you shared; you really enlightened the knowledge of what is happening right now💐 The

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I'm grateful for all I learned from Dr. Erica and will miss hearing her. She inspired me to trust God like never before, and her influence deeply touched my heart. I too will be praying for Brother Joe and family.

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"To be seperate from the body is to be present with the Lord"

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Praying for peace and comfort for Brother Joe and the family as you await that glorious day when you will be reunited with dear Dr. Erica. She has touched so many lives, and her legacy will endure forever.

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PRAISE GOD YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED AND FOREVER IN MY HEART. THANK YOU DR.ERICA FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AND MY SON. EVERYDAY I LOOKED FORWARD TO MEETING WITH YOU AND THE JESUS BELIEVERS AT 6AM IN THE MORNING. YOUR PRESENCE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. PRAYERS GOES OUT FOR BROTHER JOE AND FAMILY. THE ANDREWS FAMILY.

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I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Erica, and be a part of her ministry. My life began the day that I was delivered. Thank you God, thank you Jesus, and thank you Holy Spirit. My thoughts and prayers go out to brother Joseph, and Dr. Erica's family. Alofa tele, Melody

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I was an honor to meet Dr Erica last September for a special program after listening to her for almost six years, a soldier promoted. Until we meet again, I salut you, job well done.

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I will never forget the time I spent with Dr. Erica. and the ministry. She will forever be in my heart, and I will always remember everything she taught me.

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I am forever grateful and thankful to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ for having our paths cross Dr. Erica! Because of your faithfulness to God, my life, my family, and lives of others have been changed. To God be the glory! I love you and I will miss you ❤️ Til we meet again.

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Dr. Erica was a spiritual mom to me. She taught me and mentored me for many years. She was there for me through so much. I will miss her dearly. She was a special washer woman of God. I cannot express how much I miss and love her. Praying for brother Joe and her family and the rest of the Tedliners and Jesus Believers around the world. JESUS IS LORD FOREVER

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Dr. Erica was an amazing woman, and a pioneer. I am honored to have known her. She will be missed. Praying for Brother Joe, her family and friends/Tedliners and Jesus Believers. ❤️

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My prayers are with the family and all of us Tedliners during this difficult time. Dr. Erica will be dearly missed and in my heart forever. Jesus is Lord.

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Praying for Brother Joe and keeping their families lifted up on prayer during this difficult time.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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