Sarah Alice Shepherd, 69 who grew up in Greenwich and

lived the latter part of her life in Shelby went home

to be with the Lord March 30, 2012 at Hospice House in

Ashland.  She was born May 26, 1942 in Gunlock, KY

the daughter of Wilkie and Lucy Stephens Shepherd.  She was a

laborer for MTD in Shelby and a member of the Messiah House of

Prayer in Shiloh.  Sarah was a women of faith that loved

to garden and was known for her apple pie.

She is survived by four children, Annette (Bob) Johnson

of Ashland, Lucy Sexton of Bainbridge, Brenda McKenzie

of Shelby and Paul McKenzie of Florida, 17 grandchildren,

34 great grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Souslin of New London

and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a great

grandson, Devin Finley.

Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday April 3, 2012 at the

Messiah House of Prayer in Shiloh with Pastor Bill

Howell officiating.  Burial will be in Jeromesville Cemetery.

Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service at the church

on Tuesday.

Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville assisted the family

with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House

1050 Dauch Drive Ashland, OH 44805.