Sylvia Shepherd

Mrs. Sylvia Lucille Shepherd, 94, of Corning, AR., passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Crockett, AR., on October 5, 1924. She was retired from Brown Shoe Factory in Piggott, AR. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, quilting and spending time with her family. She was a member of McDougal Church of Christ.

She married her husband of 53 years Mr. Ewing Shepherd on September 12, 1942. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1996.

She is survived by three children Diane Haywood of McDougal, AR., Linda and husband Wayne Allmon of McDougal, AR., Frank Shepherd and wife Sandra of Osceola, AR.; five grandchildren and Ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents William Lee and Ada (Nettles) Kilbreath; seven brothers Scottie, Warner, Rue Porter, Byron, Harold, Howard and Russell Kilbreath; and and son-in-law Roger Haywood.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow the services at Post Oak Cemetery in McDougal, AR. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 1:00 PM until the time of service.

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