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Lois Shepherd Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mabel Williamson. She graduated from Ashley High School.
Lois had resided on John Street in Kingston for many years before moving to Florida nine years ago.
Prior to her retirement, she worked in the cafeteria for the Wyoming Valley West School District.
She was a member of the Dorranceton United Methodist Church in Kingston and was an active member of the Goodwill Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Irem Temple Ladies Auxiliary.
Lois was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Milan (Bud) W. Shepherd Sr., in April 2008, and her great-granddaughter, Olivia Grilly.
She is survived by her brother, Warren Guy Williamson, Sarasota, Fla.; daughters, Debra Grilly, Sarasota, Fla.; and Linda Kiefer and her husband, Bruce, Holden, Mass.; and son, Milan W. Shepherd Jr. and his wife, Jean, Ashburn, Va. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren, Christopher Grilly and his wife, Devon, Hopedale, Mass.; Joshua Grilly and his wife, Lisa, Pleasant Plains, Ill.; Aaron Grilly and Rebecca Herlan, Churchville, N.Y.; Jennifer Grilly and her fiancé, Chris Wagner, Burlington, Vt.; Emily Flood and her husband, Bryan, Gainesville, Fla.; Megan Kiefer and her fiancé, Bryan McDavitt, West Boylston, Mass.; Lauren Kiefer, Boston, Mass.; Barbara Kuzera and her husband, Kristopher, Denver, Colo.; and Patricia DeLong and her husband, Joshua, Glenside; as well as nine great-grandchildren. Lois also leaves many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with the Rev. Deborah R. Rose officiating.
The interment will be in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorranceton United Methodist Church.
For more information, or to send the family an online condolence, visit www.hughbhughes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
April 21, 2017
Dear Debbie & Family:
My condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Renie Stitzer
Eleanor Witkowski (Wroblewski)
April 9, 2017
To: Shepherd Family & Warren. Best of friends for many, many years. It was great to meet up again with her on a visit to PA a couple of years ago. So sad to lose her. My prayers are with you all.
Dan Jones
April 9, 2017
Dear Shepherd Family
Our condolences to you all. We remember her for all the activities at church, MYF and school.
Faith McKillen Doran
April 9, 2017
I HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF lOIS. wE WERE FRIENDS ALL THRU SCHOOL UNTIL i MOVED TO De. Sincere sympathy for your loss
Erna Benjamin
April 8, 2017
Dear Debbie,and family, Sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May your fond memories become cherished treasures.
Love, Erna & Benj.
Pam DeRemer
April 8, 2017
So sorry to read this today. Always enjoyed her company.
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