Julia M. Shepherd

Julia M. Shepherd, 65, of Danville, IL passed away at 12:59 PM on August 23, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Julia was born on September 22, 1959 the daughter of John and Marcella (Lyons) Thoma in Danville, IL. She married Thomas Shepherd on November 27, 1982 and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2019.

Survivors include her children, John Shepherd of Martinsville, IN, Jeremy (Shelby Crawford) Shepherd of Danville, IL and Brittany (Joseph) Stelzer of Georgetown, IL, her twelve grandchildren, Jacee, Charity, Aubrie, Jack, Trinity, Madelynn, Jemma, Luna, Ronald, Jaiden, Uriah and Thomas as well as three great grandchildren, Ridley, Josie and Gwenavier and one sister, Kandis Conn of Poland.

Julia retired from Quaker Oats after 30 years of service. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. Julia also loved her dogs and tending to her flowers.

As per Julia’s wishes, private family services will be held. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 is assisting the family with arrangements.

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