Catherine C. Sheppard

Born November 17, 1941 in Berkeley County, she was the daughter of the late George B. and Dolly V. Shirley Cole, and Fern Collis.

Catherine was a 1960 graduate of Hedgesville High School. She was employed by Perfection Garment, Dotties Fashion Fabrics, and later established her own business, Cathy’s Pin Cushion where she displayed her sewing skills to many in this area.

She is survived by one son, David W. Sheppard; two grandsons: David W. (Shana) and Derek W. (Ashley); four great-grandchildren: Avery, Kaisley, Bryson, and Haven.

She was affectionately known as “Cissy” by her three brothers and six sisters, all of whom survive her. They are as follows: Zack Cole and wife Doris of Gallup, New Mexico, Richard Cole, Georgia Wood, George Edward Cole and wife Joanne, Carolyn Cole Gregory, Dolly Cole Dunham and husband Ray, Elma Cole Twigg and husband Bobby, Patricia Cole Dunham and husband Rex, and Connie Cole, all of Berkeley County.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sonya Dee and a son, George Clayton Sheppard.

Interment will be private in Rosedale Cemetery.

A celebration of her life will be held on May 16th at 11am at Central Chapel in Ganotown, WV.