Alta Marie Sheppard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alta Marie Sheppard of Ozark, Arkansas, who passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alta Marie Sheppard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jess Reed and Carrie Bell Elam; her husband Ernest Junior Sheppard; and her siblings, JC Reed, Richard Reed, Gary Reed, Doris Sheppard, Charlene Turner and Melba Burcham.
She is survived by: her children, Teresa Lee (Ronnie) of Ozark, Melody Howe (Christopher) of Ozark and Danny Sheppard (Cynthia) of Ozark; her sister Barbara Rosson (Stan) of Ozark; her grandchildren, Denver Lee, Stacie Howe, Sierra Osunde, Autumn Howe, Brylee Howe, Callie Howe and Caroline Howe; and her great grandchildren, Caden Howe, Corbin Howe, Nevaeh Lee, Orion Osunde and Soraya Osunde.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Shaffer Funeral Home (2315 W Commercial St, Ozark, AR 72949). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at the Belt Cemetery.
