Sondra Shephard

Sondra Sylvia Sellers Shephard May 9, 1935 – October 21, 2024

Sondra was born on May 9, 1935 in Tuscola, Michigan.

Sondra left this earth to be with the Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, Clifford, on October 21, 2024 in Fleming Island, Florida.

Sondra was a devoted mother of four children. She loved the outdoors, and spent countless hours volunteering for the Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Annual Sturgeon Patrol. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and a proud member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling the world, painting and sewing.

Sondra is survived by her children, Daniel (Sally) Shephard, Onaway, MI; Victoria (Daryl) Davis, Yulee, Florida; John (Kathy) Shephard, Boulder, Montana; and Kristine Latimer(Larry Vermeersch) Fleming Island, FL;  Grandchildren; James Shephard, Lori (Dan) Olmsted, Jennifer (Jason) Stokes, Heidi (Jake) Dalzotto, Brad (Debbie) Shephard, Brandi(Everette) Cornwell, Danielle (Mitch) Roat, Jayson Dicks; and many, many Great-grandchildren and Great-great grandchildren.

Sondra was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Irvin Shephard; Grandson Joshua K. LaPrat; and her parents Timothy and Marion Sellers, as well as many beloved family members and friends.

Sondra was honored in Florida on Friday October 25,2024 at Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home in Green Cove Springs, FL.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 17, 2024 at 2PM, located at Joy Community Church 3845 South County Line Rd., Onaway, MI 49765. Followed by interment Waverley Cemetery. Dinner and fellowship will be given, after interment, at Waverly Township Hall, 11133 Twin School Hwy., Onaway, MI 49765.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Black Lake Chapter Sturgeon for Tomorrow, 1522 Harrison Ave, Cheboygan, MI 49721