She graduated from Millville Highschool. Later she would marry the love of her life, R.J. Shepherd Jr on May 1st, 1971 in Oklahoma City, OK.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale and a self-proclaimed professional lotto ticket scratcher.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and George Ploch, along with her siblings, Mary Snyder, Florence Watts, and Brady Ploch.
Left to cherish in her memory are her loving husband of over 51 years, R.J. Shepherd Jr.; Their children, R.J. Shepherd III and his wife Roxanne, and Natana Marie Gerling and her husband David; her grandchildren, Genevieve Isabella Gerling, Josiah David Gerling, Jayden Marie Shepherd, Kelsey Grace Fulps, Isaac James Kupper, and Kinlee Sunshine Kupper. She is also survived by her siblings, Quentin Ploch, Faith Wright, Martha Orlaski, and George Ploch Jr.
A visitation for Mrs. Shepherd will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 10 am-1 pm followed by a graveside service in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Combine, TX.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.Roselawn-Funerals.com. If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Jule, you may call Flower Country, at (972) 932-4665.
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