Louise Shepherd

Louise Shepherd, age 85, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Thursday, May 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation Rites will be accorded following the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Louise was born August 9, 1932 in Hindman, Kentucky the daughter of Harm and Martha Patrick. Louise married Charlie Shepherd on August 14, 1954 in Hazard, Kentucky. They celebrated 57 years of marriage until Charlie’s death in 2012.

Louise and Charlie moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1954. Louise was a homemaker who cherished taking care of her family. Louise and Charlie enjoyed spending time in Savanna and officially retired to Savanna in 1995. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and going on walks. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but she especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren.

Louise will be dearly missed by four children, Janice (Chester) Pasciewicz of Chicago, Illinois, Gale (Renee) Shepherd of Chicago, Jimmie (Bonnie) Shepherd of Chicago, and Charlie (Dee) Shepherd of Savanna; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, and one sister.