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Shirley Anne Shepherd

11/10/1966 - 12/29/2022

Obituary For Shirley Anne Shepherd

Funeral services for Ms. Shirley Anne Shepherd, 56, of Talladega will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2022, at Kelly Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in the New Maryland Church Cemetery. There will not be a public visitation for Ms. Shepherd.

On November 10, 1966, Shirley Anne Shepherd began life’s journey in Talladega, Alabama to the parentage of Marietta Shepherd and Johnny Ashley.

Ms. Shepherd is a lifelong member of New Maryland Missionary Baptist Church where she worked in such positions as an usher. She was a graduate of Talladega High School. After completing her education, Shirley enlisted the United States Army on November 2, 1987, and served honorably until September 30, 1988, when she became a member of the Alabama National Guard. During her professional career, Shirley has been employed with Talladega County, the City of Talladega, Talladega County Regional Childcare Corp and lastly the City of Childersburg until her health began to fail. During her downtime, Shirley found joy in reading, shopping and decorating. She had an eye for spotting “the good stuff” that made her visits to yard sales successful.

Shirley leaves behind her three children, Brutica Shepherd of Talladega, Alabama, Shatoya Shepherd of Montgomery, Alabama and Bruce (Kayla) Shepherd of Talladega, Alabama; her mother, Marietta “Sister” Shepherd of Talladega, Alabama; her five grandchildren that were her heart’s joy, Carson Hannon, Aubre Shepherd, Alani Shepherd, Kannon Truss and Aiden Shepherd; three sisters, Pamela (Samuel) Garrett of Vincent, Alabama, Sherry Ashley of Tampa, Florida and Evangela Ashley of Spring Hill, Tennessee; one brother, Johnny A. Smith of Columbia, Tennessee; a very special niece, Brandi Shepherd; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

On December 29, 2022, Ms. Shepherd began resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior and reunited in eternity with her father, Johnny “Jack” Ashley; her grandmother, Sarah Shepard; and a brother, Johnny Hale.


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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Shirley Shepherd...May God continue to give you peace that surpasses all understanding... Much love to you all .. She was a beautiful inside and out... 💕

My thoughts & prayers are with the family during this sad time. Shirley was a dear friend and will be missed greatly. Tommy Wallace (Captain)

MISS.PEANUT 😭 YOU ARE THE BEST😭 YOU ARE GOING TO BE REALLY REALLY MISS 😭 I AM GOING TO MISS YOU 😭 SWEET LADY 😭REST IN HEAVEN 😭 LORD JESUS,😭 LOVE BERTHA 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭

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😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔💔 MS. PEANUT HARD PILL TO SWALLOW BABY GIRL SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,,LOVE BERTHA

💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭 PRAYING FOR YOUR 3 BABY'S, 💔😭😭💔, LOVE BIRTHDAY

Rest in heaven peanut my best friend I am going to miss you I love you rest in heaven save a spot for me baby, love BERTHA

MS.PEANUT ONE OF A KIND SWEETHEART BEAUTIFUL SOUL I LOVE YOU PEANUT THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE FOR ME I LOVE YOU THANK YOU SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BABY I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU PEANUT PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY

MS.SHIRLEY THANKS YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME I AM GOING 😭💔😭💔😭💔💔😭😭 TO MISS SASS'S YOU SO MUCH FRIEND PRAYING FOR YOUR BABY'S 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭 SAD DAY TODAY

I LOVE YOU

I really don't know her as Shirley because she have always been my first cousin, Peanut. You will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bridget Ashley-Belcher Atlanta, GA Aunt Mae & Uncle Joe

I really don't know her as Shirley because she have always been my first cousin, Peanut. You will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Light a candle in memory of Ms. Shirley Shepherd

Toya, Brutica, and BJ, thinking of you during this difficult time. We wish you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. Although, no words can take away the sorrow that you bear, may it be comforting to you to know that others care. We love you. Mama Shirley you will be deeply missed! - The Bonner Family

Praying for that strength of the Lord be with the entire family during your time of bereavement. Peace be unto you. The Harris Family from Mobile, Alabama.

My Deepest Condolences 💐 Praying 🙏🏾 For The Family.

Shep, even after knowing your condition I still can't believe you left here. This literally broke my heart. I'm going to miss you so much! I will always love you. I gave you your flowers as you lived, I just hate I didn't get a chance to say GOODBYE. Rest well in Jesus, no more suffering & pain. 💜🕊️ Prayers to the Shepherd family.🙏🏾Sincerely, Christy..

To my sweet cousin you will truly be missed. Rest well family.

Praying for the family during this difficult time. Ronnie Hawkins

Praying for the family during this difficult time.

Deepest Sympathy from The Terrell an Jordan Family 💙💙🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😇😇😇😇

Prayers for Shirley's family. She was such a sweet caring person. Always had a smile on her face. We sat beside each other in class often (Sherman/Shepherd) and graduated together. Her infectious smile will be missed. You are now healed my sweet friend. Until we meet again one day in heaven. ❤️

One of a Kind ! Rest Well Ms. Peanut

Cuz, this broke my heart you was such a sweetheart and fun to be around you was one of a kind and will be truly missed❤️🥰💔😢

🙏🏿🙏🏿for your family

You will truly be missed

May the Lord comfort you all during this time. Peanut will truly be missed.Rest in Peace🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Cathy Pointer and Family

You will be greatly missed! ❤Sending love and prayers to the family! Latrice Frazier&family!

You will be truly missed "Peanut"! Sending love and prayers to the family!

Rest Well My Sweet Cousin U Will Be Missed

Prayers for her family!Will miss you my sweet friend!

Missing you Classmate

Missing you Classmate

Yolanda Thomas Garrett and family and also the CLASS OF 1985 PEANUT Gone To Soon🥲🥲

Yolanda Thomas Garrett and family and also the CLASS OF 1985 PEANUT Gone To Soon🥲🥲

🙏🙏

I'm going to miss you friend Everytime we came down there you showed us nothing but love 😭😭😭😭🤞🏽💪🏾

I will miss you friend Everytime me and pie came down there you showed us so much love 😭😭and we had a great time together

Deepest Sympathy from The Servant Family.

Deepest Sympathy fromThe Servant Family

I Love you Shirley (Peanut)... You will truly missed. We was family my Momma Love y'all like y'all was her daughters.

So sad the hear of the news of your passing sister. You helped so many families with your position you held for many years. You made us proud how you represented. You will always be remembered.

You will truly be missed ! Sending my thoughts and deepest prayers to your family . I will never forget all of our fun times and conversations.

Wishing you peace and comfort now and the days ahead! May the Lord give you strength and understanding!

Shirley will always be remembered by so many. From her big contagious smile she always wore to the stories she could tell. My deepest condolences to the family. Prayers are with you -the Hindman family

My sincere condolences to family and friends of Shirley! "Precious Memories"🌹 Glenda Chatman, New Maryland Missionary Baptist Church

Shirley, I miss you so much! I know you are now healed, but it don't make me miss you less! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, thank you for being a friend! Love Lisa

Rest in Peace my sweet cousin... Love you, Loretta

My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the Family and Friends.Shirley was such a Special soul and She touched many lives with Her loving personality. Rest In Paradise 💜💜💜.Valerie Stockdale & Family

My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to The Family and Friends.Shirley was such a Special soul and She touched many lives with Her loving personality.Rest in Paradise 💜💜💜

RIH...Praying for the family

🙏🏽

Fly high my friend. You will be truly missed but not forgotten

Lit a candle in remembrance of Shirley Shepherd. Pamela "Ricki" Bradford & family.

My deepest condolences to my childhood friend, absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. Rest well Shirley no more suffering and pains GOD has granted you peace, such a good soul you are surely going to be missed.

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

Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

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