Joyce Alberta Shephard's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas

Joyce Alberta Shephard

March 18, 1942 - April 21, 2025 (83 years old)

Kansas City, Kansas

Joyce Alberta Shephard's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J W Jones Memorial Chapel

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Joyce Alberta Shephard

March 18, 1942 - April 21, 2025 (83 years old)

Kansas City, Kansas

Joyce Alberta Shephard Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joyce Alberta Shephard (Kansas City, Kansas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joyce Alberta left this world on April 21, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Alberta Shephard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Hamilton and John James Buckner; her siblings, James Lee and Carol Buckner; her son Sherman Henry Shephard Jr.; her great grandchildren, William Henry and Will Sherman Shephard; her niece Dixie Ridgnal; and her sister Sylvia Sims.

She is survived by: her children, Shari Kennedy, Shermaine Currie (Clifford), LaTonya Taylor (Clarance), DeLinda Johnson, Dante Shephard, Desmond Williams (Maryam) and Richard Crawford; her grandchildren, Charlene Kennedy, Leah Cotton, Aretha Scott, Shaunika Cotton, Douglas Kennedy Jr. (Tanari), Joyce Cotton and Leonard Johnson (Tameeka); and her great grandchildren, Andre, Caleal (Nevaeh), Ken Jr., Patrick Jr., Kendall, Kemani, LaMarion, Keziah, Kairo, Te'za, Aliyah, Cannady, Kaitlynn, Aubree Mae, Christian and Thalia. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and at 12:00 PM at the New Bethel Church (745 Walker Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J W Jones Memorial Chapel



Wed

Apr 30

Funeral service

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

New Bethel Church
745 Walker Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

Wed

Apr 30

Funeral service

12:00 PM

New Bethel Church
745 Walker Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

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