We are sad to announce that on October 3, 2021, at the age of 101, Viola M. Shepard of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, born in Centralia, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viola M. Shepard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Albert Bronson and Edith Bronson; and her husband Marion Shepard. She is survived by : her children, Kenneth Shepard (Iris) of Park Rapids, Sharon "Shari" Bradley (David) of Cherokee Village, Charlene Hess (Richard) of St. Anne and DeWayne Shepard (Brooks) of Ponder, Texas.; and her grandchildren, Chris Hale (Zina), Kari Lynn Tarvin (Tim), Lana Kay Lane (Doug), Carmen Shepard (Julie), Daniel Shepard (Stefanie), Gretchen Dexter (John), Rebecca Brewer, Reva Piekarz (Keith) and Colleen Shepard.

In honor of Viola, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Shepard family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home