Sheppard Straughn Obituary
We bid farewell to Sheppard Straughn of Cheraw, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 11, 2026 at the age of 89. Sheppard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sheppard Straughn to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Issac "I. S." Funderburk and Ruth McPherson Funderburk of Cheraw, SC; her husband John Straughn; her stepdaughter Yvonne Straughn; and her granddaughter Kari Nastasi.
She is survived by: her children, Duncan Laney (Jan) of Cheraw, SC, Claude Laney (Sandra) of Pomaria, SC, Fowler Laney (Lynne) of Florence, SC and Sarah Lee (Dannie) of Cheraw, SC; her stepchildren, Bret Straughn (Kathy), Laurie Cook (Stephen) and Kristen Witteman (Mark); her grandchildren, Caroline Laney, Clair Laney, Alex Lee, Lydia Lee, Hannah Laney, Kyle Cook, Colin Cook, Caleb Nastasi, Grace Wittemann and Luke Wittemann; her great grandchild Lexi; her sister Ann Atkinson (Mack) of Cheraw, SC.; and her caregivers, Diana Hatcher, Tammy Brewer, Dee McKiver, Jennifer, Logan, Jackie and Stacey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 117 Third Street, Cheraw, SC 29520, or Crescent Hospice, 1370 Browning Rd., Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29210.
