Brenda Rakes Shepherd Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Rakes Shepherd of Dublin, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 13, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Brenda Rakes Shepherd to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Madeline Shank and Wilton Rakes; her husband Paul Harvey Shepherd; her son Danny McKinley Shepherd (Jenny); and her sisters, Barbara Green and Gloria Stotelmeyer.
She is survived by: her children, Chris Shepherd (Mitsy), Debbie Pifer (Tim) and Cindy Blankenship (Mike); her grandchildren, Chessie Wilf (David), Truly Akers, Danelle Slaughter, Tristi Turman (Cody), Michael Blankenship, Christopher Blankenship (Sara), Briana Linkous (Cody) and Payton Shepherd; her great grandchildren, Nick Conner, T. J. Hawkins, Stanley Warden, Davin Akers, Zakk Slaughter, Lukk Slaughter, Braxton Wilf, Blake Wilf, Brielle Wilf, Amiah Miller, Aubrei Stump, Kaylynn Turman, Chloe Blankenship, Braydon Blankenship, Lucas Blankenship, Caden Linkous, Beckham Linkous and Kylee Linkous; her great great grandchild Kennedy Conner; her siblings, Teresa Phillips (Ricky), Dennis Rakes (Pat), David Rakes (Sharon) and Wesley Rakes (Lori); and her pet Poppie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and her special.
