Verda Shepherd, age 95, resident of Plymouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation in Willard. She was born on January 15, 1925 to the late Siefas and Artie (Tuttle) Collins and had been a resident of Willard, Plymouth, and Greenwich most of her life. Most important in her life was being a member of Little Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church in Plymouth and spending time with her family.
Verda is survived by two sons, Darrell (Marilyn) Shepherd of Shelby and Jerry (Vicki) Shepherd of Norwalk; four daughters, Barbara (Clark) Dorr of Malvern, OH, Linda (Kent) Dorr of Mansfield, Sharon (Bill) Braker of Norwalk and Debbie (Don) Carpenter of Trenton, OH; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, David Pullum and sisters-in-law, Dolores Collins and Ellaree Collins.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Shepherd in 2011; three sisters, Hazel Pullum, Virgie King and Irene Storie and three brothers, Eurmelee Collins, Roy Collins, and Bill Collins.
Verda's funeral service will be private Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Plymouth, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Rebecca Church by sending them to Secor Funeral Home, 202 W. Maple St., Willard, Ohio 44890. Online condolences may be made to Verda's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Nicki - Oct 9, 2023
Verda, I think about you all the time you was one of my favorite residents. I imagine you eating all the chocolate biscuits in gravy in heaven. I miss you verda.
Patti (King) Miller - Dec 15, 2020
Aunt Verda was such a wonderful person and I was blessed to be her niece. Although I didn’t get to spend much time with her as an adult, I have many fond memories of the time spent with her as a child.she was a blessing. Love to all in the family! She is where she has looked forward to being.
Rich & Amy McLaughlin - Dec 14, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rich & Amy McLaughlin
Linda & Rod Harris - Dec 13, 2020
Barb you are in our prayers and we are sorry to hear of your Mom's Passing. May she rest in peace.
Randy and Pat Brown - Dec 13, 2020
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Brenda hall - Dec 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet person. My granddaughter used to work there She loved Verdasco so much. Prayers and hugs
Pam Crawford - Dec 13, 2020
Mrs Shepherd, I will never forget you. Anyone that has ever met you, felt the love of the Lord in your heart.
Rest in peace, thy good and faithful servant of God.
I will always love you.
Linda Storie Smith - Dec 13, 2020
My prayers are with you. I loved my Aunt Verda.
Mark Gibson - Dec 13, 2020
So sorry to hear about your mother, you kids had a wonderful mom and dad. They gave us alot of memories that we just don't take time for anymore when we were small after Church going to their house to eat. People are just to busy for that now and but things we never forget. God bless all of you kids through this time and peace be with you.
Tommy Thornsberry - Dec 13, 2020
Really nice lady was my moms roommate, Eva Thornsberry allways enjoyed talking to here
Linda Cutler - Dec 12, 2020
Sorry to hear of Verdie’s passing. Prayers..
Charles & Joanne Nickles - Dec 12, 2020
What a blessing to have had her in my life for many years. What a beautiful light her life has been to the world as to what a true child of God is. So thankful I was blessed to walk with her in the church but the best part is I get to go home with her in that morning. Thank you Lord for taking her to rest. Love and prayers to all of the family.
Charlene Allen - Dec 12, 2020
Debbie, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May God give you and your brothers and sisters peace during this time.
Newman & Darlene King - Dec 12, 2020
R.I.P. Aunt Verda, we will miss your sweet face. You are home now and with the rest of the family. Until we see you again!
Jane Smith - Dec 12, 2020
So sorry to learn of the passing of Verda. What a blessing she was. She could always make me smile. Rest in peace Verda. You are home now.
