Judy Shepherd, age 63, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, in her residence.

She was born on Nov. 29, 1950, in Warsaw to Amon and Mary (Compton) Prater. She married Roland Shepherd on May 5, 1973, in Packerton, Ind., who survives.

She was a resident of Kosciusko County her entire life. She was a graduate of Pierceton High School, class of 1970. She worked at Da-Lite Screen for seven years and Dalton Foundry for 19 1/2 years. She became disabled in 1996.

Judy is survived by her husband: Roland Shepherd, Warsaw; two sisters: Linda (Glen) Hughes, Mentone, Ind.; and Sadie Bays, North Manchester, Ind.; two nieces: Amy Likes, Albion, Ind.; and Joni Westerberg, North Manchester; two nephews: Glen Jr. (Erica) Hughes, Mentone; and Damon J. Prater, Akron, Ind.; one great niece; three great-nephews and a very special friend: Goldie Goble, Claypool, Ind.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at McHatton-Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the funeral home with Reverend Harry Crace and Reverend James Rowe officiating.   Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, Ind.

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