Sparksville, Jackson County, Indiana
Memorial maintained by her granddaughter Find A Grave contributor Tracy Pankhurst
Betty L. Shepherd, 90, of Beloit, WI, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Rock Haven Nursing Home, Janesville, WI. She was born November 17, 1929 in Sparksville, IN, the daughter of Tom and Clara (Stowers) Snyder. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Beloit High School. She married John Wesley Shepherd on September 10, 1949 in Beloit, WI. Betty was formerly employed by Beloit Clinic as a data processor, retiring in 1992. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially on birthdays and holidays, going gambling with her husband, crocheting, and doing crossword puzzles. Betty always went out of her way to help and do things for her family. She was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, had a great sense of humor and was an all-around great lady. Survivors include her husband, John; children, Kathy (Dennis) Jackson, Jim (Carroll) Shepherd and Mark (Craig Hulburt) Shepherd; grandchildren, Tracy, Lori, Brad, Aimee and Beth; eight great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and step sister, Micky Pody. She was predeceased by her parents, sister, Mary Roh and son, John. Funeral service for Betty will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, with Pastor Norman Starks officiating. Entombment will be in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit, IL.