Geneva Hope Runnion Sheppard, 75, of South Charleston departed this world to be with her Lord and loved ones after an extended illness on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Holley Lee “Jack” Sheppard; great grandson Joey Roberts of South Charleston; brothers, Clyde Runnion and Lovell McCune both of Roane County.
She was a former employee of Fields 5 & 10, South Charleston, and Ryans Restaurant, Alum Creek. She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her: Daughter: Patricia Roberts of South Charleston, with whom she lived; 2 Sons and daughters-in-law: Randy and Mary Sheppard of South Charleston Gary and Carol Sheppard; 1 Sister and brother-in-law: Opal and Orville Jones of Akron, OH; 10 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren Several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 10, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Pazk,South Charleston. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.