Betty Shepherd

          Betty Shepherd, 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born on Sunday, May 21, 1933 in Freeport, Illinois to the late Leo J. and Elizabeth I. (Faxon) Fagan. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. Betty loved Jesus, the outdoors, singing and writing.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence D. Shepherd; grandpa, John B. Faxon; uncle and aunt, John B. “Jack” and Shirley L. Faxon who raised her as their own daughter due to the unexpected death of her mom during childbirth.  

          She is survived by her loving daughter, Laura (Bruce) Volner; three grandsons, J. Daniel Jones, Ethan L. Jones and Ryan E. Volner; six great-grandchildren; Lawrence P. Jones, Elizabeth M. Jones, Waylon L. Jones, E. Blaine Volner, Amelia J. Volner and Andi Leigh Volner.

          Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held in the C. Z. Boyer and Son Chapel on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Bobby Upchurch officiating. Burial to follow at Saint Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre.

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