Pauline Shephard Obituary

We bid farewell to Pauline Shephard (Dayton, Ohio), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 4, 2026 at the age of 80. Pauline touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Beverly Smith-Chambers, Cheralynne Smith-Graves (Sherry) and Deacon Dwight Smith (Tony); and her grandson Joseph Chapman, Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Kenneth Jackson; her daughter Heather A. Jackson-Chapman (Joseph); her grandchildren, Jovian Chapman, Jovaughn Chapman, Jomar Chapman, Shalece Mitchell, Tavion Mays, Jasmine Moreland, Jabrea Jones (Anthony) and Daniel Courts (LaSasha); her siblings, Joseph H. Smith Jr., Dawood Smith-Saleem (David) and Deaconess Carol Smith-Burress; and her friends, Lois Isaac, Julie Haus (Bill) and Lanana Lark (Nita).