Lois J. Shepherd
Lois J. Shepherd, 77, North Manchester, passed away at 11:36 a.m. on May 24, 2016, at her residence. Lois was born on April 3, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Hartman and Edith (Hall) Yates.
Lois married R.D. Shepherd May 27, 1958 and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. Lois loved to play bingo and loved going to church, but most of all she loved life.
Lois is survived by her husband: R.D. Shepherd; two sons: Kenny (Joyce) Shepherd; and Scott (Angie) Shepherd, both of North Manchester; three daughters: Tammy Walters; Becky (Tony) Niccum; and Sandy Blevins, all of North Manchester; one brother: Kenneth Yates, Illinois; sixteen grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren.
Lois is preceded in death by one grandchild and two brothers.
Family and friends may call from noon-2 p.m. Friday, May 27 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Service will be Friday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at McKee Mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Lois J. Shepherd, memorial contributions can be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962 to assist the family with final expenses.
McKee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.