Deborah Sheppard

Deborah Sue Sheppard, 58, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in a local health care facility.She retired from McKee Bakery and was a member of Field Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Louvenia Sheppard Sr.; brother, David Sheppard Jr.; and sister, Carol Sheppard.Survivors include three sisters, LaVerne Ross, Cheryl (Charles) Rowe and Maxine (Michael) Sanders, all of Chattanooga; two nieces whom she reared, Brigette Chapman and BriOsha Hughes; eight nieces and nephews, Fred Ross III, Leslie Ross, Crystal Owens, Cynthia Rowe, Greg Sheppard, Shannon Ware, Treva Jones and Candace Rowe; cousin, Frank Sheppard; best friend, Angela Edwards; special friends, Thois Bennett, Margaret White, Zabra Kirksey, Janice King; other relatives and friends.There will be no service.Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.