Madeline Sheppard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Madeline Sheppard of Elk Park, North Carolina, who passed away on February 26, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Madeline Sheppard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alton Palmer and Mildred Teaster Palmer; her husband Rev. Collis Sheppard; and her children, Kathy Shook, Linda Sheppard and Danny Charles Sheppard.
She is survived by: her daughters, Rita Boger (Bob) of Salisbury, NC, Brenda Rupard (Tommy) of Woodleaf, NC, Elizabeth Turbyfill (Michael) of Elk Park, NC, Loretta Daniels (Rex) of Newland, NC, Anita Goforth (Keith) of Banner Elk, NC and Libby Brown (Kenny Summerlin) of Elk Park, NC; and her sisters, Shelby Ruppard (Hack) of Banner Elk, NC, Rosalie Gwyn (Edward) of Morganton, NC, Bernice Jones of Taylorsville, NC and Jeanette Leonard (Stanley Carver) of Marion, NC. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren; 71 great grandchildren and 24 great great grandchildren.
