Violet Rena Sheppard, 78, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary R. Sheppard; and daughter, Karen Crawford. She is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Sheppard & wife Barbara, and Barry Sheppard & wife Brenda; daughters, Brenda S. Lilly & husband Stephen, and Linda S. Orange & husband Marvin; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and special neighbors, John Summers and Joe & Loretta Underwood.
Special thanks to the staff at Heritage Hall and Southern Care.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, Christiansburg. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., with Rev. Richard Kingrea and Rev. Leon Alley officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later time.