Melba Jean Shepard Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melba Jean Shepard of Benton, Arkansas, who passed away on August 22, 2022 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rosie and Gordon; and her granddaughter Kristen Johnson. She is survived by: her children, William Charles, Paul Edward, Jr. of North Carolina and Karla Shepard of Benton; her grandchildren, Paul Shepard, III, Kayce Johnson, Cody Shepard, Alisa Shepard, Tiffany Shepard, Chris Shepard, Mary Shepard and Tyler Shepard; and her great grandchild Iahla Noelle Vickery.

Memorials may be made to the Bauxite Historical Association, P.O. Box 245, Bauxite, Arkansas 72011.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ashby Funeral Home

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