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Bertha M. Shepherd

Bertha M. Shepherd

Bertha M. Shepherd, 89, formerly of 4268 Salisbury Road, Bemus Point, passed away on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in the Heritage Village Rehab & Skilled Nursing Facility.

She was born July 19, 1928, in James City, Pa., a daughter of the late Earl L. and Sara Davison Slagle, Sr.

In earlier years she had worked at AVM Corp., National Worsted Mills, and also in home healthcare. She had also volunteered at the YWCA preschool.

Bertha was a member of the Jamestown Free Methodist Church and the United Church of God in Buffalo. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting, gardening, and sewing. She will be remembered for her love for her family.

Bertha is survived by a daughter, Sharon (Norman) Hills; two sons: Edward (JoEllen) Shepherd and Don (Judy) Shepherd; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Lamper; a step-brother, Jim Slagle; and several nieces and nephews.

Bertha M. Shepherd

Besides her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Charlie Shepherd, whom she married Jan. 15, 1945, and whom passed away Aug. 5, 2014; a grandson, Jacob Shepherd; a brother, Earl Slagle Jr.; and two sisters: Hazel Blauser and Ruby Woods.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in the Lind Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Lord will officiate.

Burial will be in Fluvanna Cemetery.

Friends will be received for two hours prior to the service, from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Words of condolence may be left for Bertha’s family at www.lindfuneralhome.com.