Ellen Juanita Sheppard Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ellen Juanita Sheppard in Winston Salem, North Carolina, who passed away on October 7, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Juanita Sheppard to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Ellen's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She is survived by: her children, William Emanuel of Raleigh, NC, Shirley Emanuel of Winston Salem, NC, Juanita Amos of Winston Salem, NC, Bridggett Emanuel-Thompson of Deltona, FL and Dawn Emanuel of Williamston, NC; and her siblings, William Sheppard of Sumter, SC and Zellene Laney of Rocky Mount, NC..

The family requests that in lieu of flowers and trees, donations be made to support Cancer Research by donating directly to the Ora Lee Smith Research Foundation using the link to honor Ellen Juanita "Neet" Sheppard Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation.