Elwanda Shepherd, age 89, of Melber, Kentucky passed away at 9:00 P.M. Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Elwanda was born on December 5, 1930 in Graves County, Kentucky to Lloyd and Gertie Nesler. She retired after 42 years of beloved employment with the JC Penney Company, dedicatedly serving in both the Broadway and mall locations. She enjoyed flower gardening, hosting Sunday lunches with her family, and creating lemon ice box pies and orange cakes unlike any others. With a stitch of mischief, one never knew what kind of antics “Granny” might be up to during the holidays. She maintained family traditions and was iconic for remaining on her front porch with a southern wave of hospitality until each visiting car was out of sight.
Mrs. Shepherd is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Atherton (Ronnie), of Paducah, Kentucky; her grandchildren, Jennifer Watkins of Hickory, KY, Lea Ann Atherton of Paducah, KY, and Paula Barber of Lucas, TX; her great grandchildren, Alayna Grace Watkins, Keira Barber and Noah Barber; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Everett Austin Shepherd; her parents, Lloyd Ezekiel Nesler and Gertie Lee Buckingham Nesler; her sister, Norma Jean Garnett; her brothers, Norman Nesler, Coy Nesler, Elroy Nesler and Horace Nesler.
There will be no public funeral service at this time.
All arrangements are being handled by Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
You may leave a message of condolence and light a candle of remembrance at milnerandorr.com.