Mary Alice Shepard

Mary married Charles L. Shepard and they had one son, Neal Shepard. Although Mary worked outside of the home for many years, once Neal was born, she dedicated herself to staying at home and raising him. She was a wonderful mother, wife and a great friend to anyone who knew her.

In addition to her son Neal, she is survived by a granddaughter, Angela Dawn Shepard; three siblings Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Keown, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, Mrs. Waymond (Ouida) Aiken, LaFayette, GA, Mr. Roger Pickens (Doris) Neal, Summerville, GA; several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.and was also preceded in death by four siblings, Mr. William Pierce (Mary Jo) Neal, Jr., Mrs. John (Dorothy) Hanson, Mrs. Aubrey (Mildred) Brown, and David Neal (infant died at birth). The family would also like to thank her caregiver, Ashley Baca Turner for all the love and support that she provided over the last two years. She was truly a blessing to Mrs. Mary and the family.

A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, October 26, 2015 in the chapel of Sparkman Crane Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow immediately afterwards at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, TX. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sparkman Crane Funeral Home.