Shirley Nance Candler's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2025 in Goode, Virginia

Shirley Nance Candler

November 25, 1934 - November 18, 2025 (90 years old)

Goode, Virginia

Shirley Nance Candler's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2025 in Goode, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

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Shirley Nance Candler

November 25, 1934 - November 18, 2025 (90 years old)

Goode, Virginia

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Shirley Nance Candler Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Nance Candler of Goode, Virginia, who passed away on November 18, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Nance Candler to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Fuqua Nance and Dovie Gibbs Nance; her former husband Roy Edward Shepherd; and her brother Harry Nance. She is survived by: her son Mark Shepherd of Goode; her grandsons, John Davis Shepherd of Goode, Marcus Edward Shepherd of Goode and Charles Fuqua Shepherd of Huddleston; her great grandchildren, Jayden Shepherd, Ivory Rose Shepherd, Lestat Shepherd and Bethany Shepherd; and her siblings, Edith Elliott of Roanoke, Mary Ellen Ferguson of Moneta and Kenneth Nance of Griffin. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials contributions may be made to Forest Volunteer Fire Department.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory



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Thu

Dec 04

Visitation

Tharp Funeral Home - Bedford
320 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523

Fri

Dec 05

Celebration of life

Mt. Olivet Southern Baptist Church
2933 Mt Olivet Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

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