Mary Shepherd

Mary V. Shepherd, 80, of Danville passed away on March 26, 2011 at North Logan Health Care Center. Mary was born on January 19, 1931 in Danville daughter of Kenneth and Hazel (Swisher) Goodner. She married Harry E. Shepherd, Jr. on August 13, 1950 at Central Christian Church in Danville. He survives along with two children: Terry (Julie) Shepherd and Karen (Greg) Clapper both of Danville; brother Melvin Goodner and sister-in-law Jo Ann Goodner and Mary Morrow all of Danville; three grandchildren; Jill (Mike) Poggendorf of Danville, Cory Clapper of Elmhurst, IL, and Tyler Shepherd of Danville; two great-grandchildren: Elliana and Madison; as well as a close and large extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sister Marie, two brothers Gene and Jack, sister-in-law Bette, and her little angel, great granddaughter Isabella. Mary enjoyed working in the yard, reading, keeping a journal, and the neighborhood kids from Harmon Avenue. But most of all she was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. A Celebration of Marys Life will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home 3940 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL with Pastor Jim Russell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. In lieu of flowers please make memorials in Marys name to North Logan Health Care Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com