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Obituary for Evelyn Geraldine (Jerry) Birch Shepherd Evelyn Geraldine (Jerry) Birch Shepherd
Amherst County Native Was Glasgow Resident

Evelyn Geraldine (Jerry) Birch Shepherd of Glasgow, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015.

She was born in Amherst County, Va., on December 17, 1920, to the late Joshua and Nellie Birch.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Harlon Shepherd; by three sisters, Violet Driscoll, Frances Thurston, and Sylvia Kidd; brother, Benjamin Birch; stepfather, Curtis Russ; daughter, Elizabeth Jo Slayton; and grandson, Seth Harlon Shepherd.

She is survived by sister Virginia Ruth; sister-in-law, Nadine Leighton; two daughters, Peg Alford (Jim) and Linda Black (Tommy); son, Wesley Shepherd (Donna); 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Falling Spring Presbyterian Church with Pastor Ken officiating. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Natural Bridge-Glasgow Food Pantry, P. O. Box 374, Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579.

Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., 540-463-2912.