Frances Elaine Shepherd-Forte Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 20, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Frances Elaine Shepherd-Forte (Smithfield, North Carolina). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Frances Elaine Shepherd-Forte or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her father James Franklin Best; her husband Harold Gene Shepherd; her siblings, Delores Gray of Wilson, NC, James C. Best and Steven M. Best (Vickie) of Wilson, NC; her sons, Johnnie Decaris Shepherd of Selma, NC and Shelton Maurice Shepherd of Raleigh, NC; her grandchildren, Tymetrius Haley and D'Andre Shepherd of Selma, NC; her stepchildren, Meschell Forte, Angela "Toni" Charles of Darlington, SC and Anthony Yelverton of Goldsboro, NC; and her stepgrandchildren, Tinikia "Cheri" Forte, Antuawn Forte, Shenita Yelverton, Mekeba McMillian and Jeorge Forte. She was also cherished by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.