Martha M. Shepherd
Martha M. Shepherd, 89 passed away at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.
She was born on Nov. 20, 1925 in Wabash, to Walter Middleton and Bertha B. (Pattie) Middleton. She was a 1943 graduate of Wabash High School. She was married to Claude Shepherd on July 7, 1952, in Silver Lake. She spent most of her life in Kosciusko County.
She was a homemaker and a member of Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake. She enjoyed knitting and cross stitching. She loved vegetable and flower gardening, gospel music and camping. Most of all she loved her husband, daughter and grandchildren
She is survived by her husband: Claude Shepherd, Warsaw; daughter: Sandy (John) Shepherd, Silver Lake; three grandchildren: Dan (Lauren) Shepherd, Fort Wayne; Sara Shepherd, Silver Lake; Katie Shepherd, Silver Lake; sister: Elizabeth Mettler, Wabash.
She was preceded in death by parents; three brothers: Terry Middleton; Walter Middleton, Jr.; Kenneth Middleton; a sister: Betty Middleton.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Silver Creek Church of God, CR 6504W and CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Pastor Tom Craig, Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, will officiate. Burial will be held in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Silver Creek Church of God, 6504 West 1300 South, Silver Lake.
To sign the electronic guestbook or leave online condolences, visit Titus Funeral Home’s website.