Erma Lee Shepherd's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2023 in Rome City, Indiana

Erma Lee Shepherd

June 15, 1942 - July 4, 2023 (81 years old)

Rome City, Indiana

Erma Lee Shepherd's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2023 in Rome City, Indiana

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Young Family Funeral Home

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Erma Lee Shepherd

June 15, 1942 - July 4, 2023 (81 years old)

Rome City, Indiana

Erma Lee Shepherd Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Erma Lee Shepherd of Rome City, Indiana, born in Hueysville, Kentucky, who passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Erma Lee Shepherd to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Zeak Prater and Zelia Prater (Sexton); her husband Bobby Ray Shepherd; and her siblings, Japalene Bentley, Billy Howard, Eugene Howard and Willis Howard.

She is survived by: her children, Debra Snyder (John) of Kendallville, Michelle Chaffins of Rome City, Larry Shepherd (Alice) of LaGrange and Rick Shepherd (Hollie) of Orland; and her siblings, Ruth Shepherd of Osceola, Ruby Schuster (Doug) of Sturgis, Irene Houseknect of Hillsdale, Pauline Stacy (Charles) of Wolcottville and Rondal Prater (Deana) of Wawaka. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

Preferred memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Young Family Funeral Home



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Thelma Elkins wrote a sympathy message

“Our thoughts and prayers are there for the family. Rod and I are grateful and thankful we met Erma. A wonderful and sweet lady she was indeed. We will never forget Mrs. Bobby as we had referred her to. With deepest sympathy. Mr. and Mrs, Rod (Thelma) Elkins. Lot 402.”


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