Iris Rochelle Obituary
The memory of Iris Rochelle (Tarboro, North Carolina), who passed away on September 7, 2025 at the age of 101, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hillary Luther Byrd and Annie Baker Byrd; her siblings, Jarvis Byrd, Shelton Byrd, Ellen Byrd, Mary Anne and Judy Hare; her former husband Willie Shepard; and her son Jimmie Shepard, Sr..
She is survived by: her daughter-in-law Ruth Shepard; her grandchildren, Doris Medlin (Neil), Jimmie Shepard, Jr. (Melissa) and Robert Shepard (Alison); and her great grandchildren, Katarina Medlin, Tyler Medlin, Jenna Shepard and Carter Shepard.