Mrs. Barbara Jean Deal Shepherd, age 88 of China Grove, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Morningside of Concord after a brief illness. Born January 15, 1933 in Rowan County, Barbara was the daughter of the late Marks Alexander Deal and Ruth Elizabeth Albright Deal. In addition to her parents, her husband, Elmer Eugene Shepherd, Sr. preceded her in death. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ.
Barbara spent her career with Cannon Mills/Fieldcrest Cannon until her retirement in 1988 with 46 years of service working in the supply room. She was a caregiver for her mother which showed her devotion and passion for caring for others. Barbara was known for her love and gift for baking and was famous for her cakes, specifically her red velvet cake. She loved her family dearly.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Elmer (Spanky) Eugene Shepherd, Jr. and wife, Paula along their daughter, Laura (her loving granddaughter).
Graveside Services for Barbara will be at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Greenlawn Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Eddie Graham. Please practice social distancing while in attendance.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Morningside of Concord for their love and care of Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested you kindly remember Barbara with donations made to the Morningside of Concord Team for the Rowan-Cabarrus Walk to End Alzheimer’s by sending to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28211 or www.alz.org/northcarolina/donate. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Shepherd.
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