Gwendolyn Mae Shephard

Gwendolyn M. Shephard was born on October 19, 1948 to Richard and Ernestine (Wade) Shephard. Gwendolyn, affectionately known as Gwennie or Gwen was preceded in death by her mother, Ernestine Shephard and brother, Richard (Gill) Shephard. Gwen was the first born of four siblings. She departed this life on July 2, 2018 and is survived by her father, Richard N. Shephard and brothers Michael A. Shephard and Ricky K. Shephard, niece, Chanae Allen, great nieces and nephew, Tatika Allen, Tasia Allen and Tahj Robinson; uncles, Frank (Maggie) Wade, Los Angeles, CA; aunts, Georgia L. Bennett, Jean Hawkins Joyce Shephard and Darlene Baldwin all of Columbus, Ohio and a host of other relatives, cousins and friends.

Gwendolyn was reared in The Church of Christ, Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Ave., Columbus, OH. She graduated from East High School and was a bus driver for the Columbus Public School System.

Gwen loved to sing. She participated in many choirs. Her favorite song was “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

After the passing of her mother, Gwennie became the devoted caretaker of her brother, Ricky. She truly loved him. He was like a son to her. Gwen was also generous and instrumental to children…. She would often take them shopping.

Gwen loved to bake and cook. Her fried chicken, macaroni salad, green olives and tomatoes with Hellman or Miracle Whip dressing was her favorite.

Gwendolyn M. Shepherd was loved by her family and friends. She will be missed by all.

Visitation 12:00pm and Funeral 1:00pm Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.