Wanda Bridges Sheppard
November 7, 1926 ~ July 3, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Wanda Bridges Sheppard, 86, died on Wednesday, July 3, at her home at Heather Glen, Ardenwoods.
Mrs. Sheppard was born in Rutherfordton and was a daughter of the late Drewery Jefferson and Lottie Lynn Bridges. She was married to former Buncombe County Commissioner, Zeb R. Sheppard, who died in 2007.
Mrs. Sheppard served as a Teaching Assistant at West Buncombe Elementary School (first grade) for more than 20 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Service Sorority and she was an active member and former president of the West Buncombe VFD Auxiliary. She was also a member of Deaverview Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Debbie McDermott; a son, Tom Sheppard and his wife, Jin; five grandchildren, Kody Sheppard, Sydney Sheppard, Eian Sheppard, Zeb McDermott and Nicole McDermott Bennett and her husband, Kyle; and her former son-in-law, Patrick McDermott.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Ashelawn Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Ronnie Owen officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
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Annie Lee Cole and Jean Sherlin, members of West Buncombe VFD Auxiliary
I recently read about the loss of your dear loved one. Although we are not acquainted personally please accept my condolences. Psalms 90:10 says ‘in themselves the days of our years are seventy years; and it’s because of special mightiness they are eighty years…’ Amazing! Cherish the memories and the times you shared. May the God of comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time.
Debbie and Family,
Though it has been many years since our days at Erwin, in my mind you are still the pretty young cheerleader cheering her heart out all these years later.
It is with saddness to read of your dear Mother’s passing. May warm memories and God’s sweet promise be with you and your family until meeting again.
Deepest Condolences,
Pat
I recently read about the loss of your dear loved one. Although we are not acquainted personally please accept my condolences. Psalms 90:10 says ‘in themselves the days of our years are seventy years; and it’s because of special mightiness they are eighty years…’ Amazing! Cherish the memories and the times you shared. May the God of comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time.
Don’t really know what to say, This family was a great friend to my parents and I had a lot of good meals and good times with them and hope that they are still a strong family. There parents where very important to the area.