Esther Mae Shepherd Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Esther Mae Shepherd of Richmond, Virginia, who passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Esther departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Esther. Though Esther may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Karl Gromen and Mary Gromen; her husband Joseph H. Shepherd; and her daughter Sandra L. Shepherd. She is survived by: her children, Janet Hodges (Jimmy) and Joseph Shepherd; and her grandchildren, Jenny L. Hodges, James C. Hodges and Karl Shepherd. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren.
