Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Sheppard, Mary August 4, 1917
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Saturday,Aug 18,1917
After a brief illness of four days, Mrs. Mary Sheppard died August 4th 1917 at
the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Turner, 814 Ave. C,
in the 63rd year of her age. Mrs. Sheppard was born in Princess Anne County and
was the widow of the late Aaron Sheppard. Mrs. Sheppard professed religion at an
early age and lived a consistent Christian life. The funeral was held Monday at
Shiloh Baptist Church, of which she was a member and had served as Deaconess for
a number of years. Rev. J. H. Ashby officiated.

The remains were laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. She leaves one brother, Mr.
Jeffery Nichols, three daughters, Mrs. Sarah Ferebee, Mrs. Mattie Brokins and
Mrs. W. M. Turner, eight grandchildren children
and a host of relatives and friends. The pall bearers were: Messrs. james Smith,
Geo. Riddick, Arthur Johnson, James Howard, Foster, and Roberson.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

not on cemetery listing (Unrecorded interment)

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