Lavena Benefield Sheppard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lavena Benefield Sheppard of Thomaston, Georgia, born in Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on December 17, 2021 at the age of 97. 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 Lavena Benefield Sheppard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Benefield and Lavada Cole Benefield; her husband Candler Sheppard; her children, Brenda Gail Sheppard, James Larry Sheppard Sr. and Henry Thomas "Tom" Sheppard Sr.; and her brother Kermit Benefield.
She is survived by: her children, Janice Boggs (Edward) of Thomaston, Cathy Corley (Kevin) of Thomaston and Ronny Sheppard. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
