Joan Eileen Shepherd Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joan Eileen Shepherd (North Manchester, Indiana), born in Huntington, Indiana, departing on September 26, 2025 at the age of 92. Joan leaves behind memories cherished by the community. 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 Joan Eileen Shepherd to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Rupley and Blanche Rupley (Morford); and her sister Lula Knote. She is survived by: her husband John "Jack" Shepherd; her children, Phillip Shepherd (Chrissy Huffman), Rebecca Barefoot and Amelia France (Jason); and her grandchildren, Graham Blatz, Reily Frankum (Chris), Jillian Fishback (Jacob), Marshall Shepherd (Meredith), Virginia, Rhett Shepherd (Emily), Olivia Sparks (Bryce) and Ava Barefoot-Gavit (Drew).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the McKee Mortuary (1401 W State Rd 114, North Manchester, IN 46962). A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 5th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery.
