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- 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 sisters-in-law Jo Ann Goodner and Mary Morrow, all of Danville; three grandchildren, Jill (Mike) Poggendorf of Danville, Cory Clapper of Elmhurst 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 Mary's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, with Pastor Jim Russell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. 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 Mary's name to North Logan Health Care Center.
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