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Elizabeth Dorenda Shepherd

April 12, 1965 — September 30, 2024

Elizabeth Dorenda Willis Shepherd, 59, of Goode, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born on April 12, 1965, in Wake County, North Carolina. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her mother, Sue Ellen Thompson Willis and granddaughter, Rachel Shepherd.

Elizabeth worked for Bedford County Public School’s as a bus driver for 15 years before retiring. She had a special love for children. Elizabeth was a member at Timberlake Church where she served as an online greeter. She also loved crafts.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Davis Shepherd; sons, John Davis Shepherd, Marcus Edward Shepherd and wife, Gabrielle and Charles Fuqua Shepherd and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Jayden, Ivory, Lestat and Bethany; father, John Gifford Willis; sisters, Lou Durbin and Patience Shepherd; and brother, Thearon Willis

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Timberlake Church.  A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.

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