Imogene Shepherd Obituary

Imogene Shepherd

Aug 20, 1941 - Jul 23, 2022

Shelby

Imogene Shepherd, 80, of Shelby, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by family at her home.

Imogene was born Aug. 20, 1941, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to the late George and Versie (Bailey) Shepherd. She worked in various positions over the years. From being a beautician in Virginia to a cafeteria worker at Northeast Elementary School in Meridian, Mississippi, then retiring in the early 90s from Van Dresser in Norwalk, there was nothing Imogene couldn't do! She was a member of Greenwich Church of Christ and a life-time member of the Eastern Star.

Imogene was an avid gardener and loved her flowers, especially her roses. She enjoyed shopping for clothes and shoes and loved when she could find a bargain. Imogene was a great cook and made the best apple pie, but was known for her pickled corn and fried green tomatoes. When you visited her, you never left hungry and always had a soft drink in your hand. For 80 years young, Imogene was the "original gamer." She would skip out on sleep just to play Tetris and Space Invaders on her computer. Imogene was a strong-willed stubborn lady. She was the rock in the family and loved them all so much.

On July 26, 1958, Imogene married her husband, David H. Shepherd, and he preceded her in death March 16, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and son, David Anthony Shepherd.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Eric Bartley "Bart" Shepherd of Greenwich; daughter, Palma Jean "Pam" (Frank) Reed of Shelby; four grandchildren, Justin Daniel (Kim) Smith of Iwakuni, Japan, Jared Frank (Alison) Smith of Marietta, Hunter David (Kristin) Reed of Mansfield, and Helaina Maria (Mason) Johnson of Ashland; six great-grandchildren, Danielle Jean Smith, Logan Paul Smith, Liberty Marie Smith, Roland Reed Johnson, Charlotte Jean Johnson, and Gunner David Smith; two siblings, Dosie Bailey Baldridge of Mansfield and Velva "Bev" Bailey Carty of Kentucky; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Family and friends are welcome to visit 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Imogene's funeral will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rita Bullock officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shiloh.

Appropriate ways to express sympathy for those unable to attend may be done by leaving an online condolence on Imogene's obituary at www.PenwellTurner.com or by leaving a comment on her post on the funeral home's Facebook page, Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.