Emma Lois Shepherd Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Emma Lois Shepherd of Grady, Alabama, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Emma left this world on January 27, 2026 at the age of 67, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma Lois Shepherd to show support.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Emma leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Emma may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her father Wilbert Whatley, Jr.; and her brother Calvin Graves. She is survived by: her mother Era Lean Seymore Whatley; her husband Aaron Shepherd of Grady, AL; her children, Derrick Shepherd, Terrell Shepherd (DeAnn) and Adrion Folmar (Tarquez); her grandchildren, DeAndrea Jeter, T. J. Shepherd and Terriah Shepherd; and her brothers, Jesse Whatley (Katherine), Edward Whatley (Juanita) and Darion Whatley. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
