Betty Jean Sheppard
July 20, 1928 - September 22, 2020
Betty Jean Sheppard, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Lexington. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lexington and co-owner of Lexington Lumber She is survived by 2 sons, Terry Sheppard (Marlane) of Lexington and Tony Sheppard (Rachel) of Louisville, KY; 1 daughter, Judy Duke (Randell) of Lexington; 7 grandchildren, Brian Duke, Brent Duke, Brad Duke, Heather Sheppard, Torrey Sheppard, Lydia Sheppard, and Matthew Sheppard; 11 great grandchildren, Kristen Holder (Jonathan), Kaeli Duke, Lexi Duke, Ashton Duke, Dani Duke, Jesi Duke, Madison Pratt, Brenden Pratt, MyKenzi Duke, MyKayla Duke, and MyKinah Duke; and 2 great grandchildren, Hallie Holder and Hudson Holder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Varnel Sheppard; and parents, Robert and Jewel Pope. Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 24 at 11AM at Reed’s Chapel with burial to follow at Henderson County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9AM until service. Due to COVID-19 the family request that all attendees wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorials be given to the charity of your choice.
Betty Jean Sheppard, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Lexington. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lexington and co-owner of Lexington Lumber She is survived by 2 sons, Terry Sheppard (Marlane) of Lexington and... View Obituary & Service Information