Mary Lou Lord Shepherd

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Mary Lou Lord Shepherd, 88, of Athens, Georgia, who entered into rest Thursday February 5, 2015. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Commerce, Georgia, a daughter of the late Oscar and Ollie Tanner Lord. Mrs. Shepherd was a retired seamstress and a homemaker, and was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Shepherd is preceded in death by her husband John Henry Shepherd, brothers Jack Lord, Bobby Lord, sister Geraldine Tucker and one great great grandchild.

Survivors include daughter; Diane Hollis and her husband Wayman of Athens, daughter; Janice Ray and her husband Steve of Athens, Son; Billy L. Shepherd of Athens, son; James E. Shepherd of Athens. Three brothers; C.P. Lord, Tom Lord and Henry Lord all of Madison, sister; Lois Armour of Madison. Six grandchildren; Tony Shepherd, Sheila Jordan, Christopher Hollis, Erica Smith, Jonathan Ray and Andrew Ray. Thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 7, 2015 from the Crooked Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Tom Miles, Reverend Jesse Mealor and Dr. Bill Carpenter officiating with burial to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, Georgia. The body will lie in state at the Church 2:30