Obituary of Josephine A. Sheppard

Josephine A. Sheppard, 72 of North Port, Florida formerly of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Friday afternoon April 4, 2008 at the Englewood Community Hospital. Josephine was born August 16, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Jo was a homemaker and was very active for the past 15 to 20 years with the La Casa Tennis Club and Boat Club. Jo was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Paul of 51 years, daughter, Sheryl Sheppard-Schlette and husband Gary of St. Louis, Missouri, son, Brian Sheppard and wife Lorna of Chattanooga, Tennessee, grandchildren, Ashley, Nick, Rachael, Matthew, and Amanda. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 6, 2007, 12:00 PM at the La Casa Recreation Hall located in North Port, Florida. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in Jo’s name to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, Fl 34238