(From Greenfield Funeral Chapel)Catherine “Cathy” Shepard, of Greenfield, Missouri, was called home by the Lord on 22 July 2025. She was born on 25 Dec 1952 in Decoto, California to Gilbert and Maria Torres. Cathy was raised with her 5 brothers, Gilbert, Gene, Johnny, David, and Ricky; and 2 sisters, Helen, and Anita. Coming from a large family she was taught the values of love, trust, honesty, and compassion.
Cathy was united in marriage to Charles Shepard on 1 Feb 1975 in Reno, Nevada. From this union they had 2 children, Charles in 1976, and Carla in 1978. They enjoyed 43 years of marriage until his passing in 2018.
Cathy dedicated her life to her Lord and her family in every way she knew how. From making sure at every birthday there was a cake to be shared, or hand making needle point gifts for Christmas when money was tight. She always placed a smile from a friend over one of her own, and often only asked for a hug as payment from any help she was able to provide.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Maria; 5 brothers, Gilbert, Gene, Johnny, David, and Ricky; her husband, Charles; and countless friends that she loved dearly.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Maria; 5 brothers, Gilbert, Gene, Johnny, David, and Ricky; her husband, Charles; and countless friends that she loved dearly.
Cathy is survived by her son, Charles, and her daughter, Carla both of Greenfield; and 6 grandsons who were the reason for her smile, Gage Shepard of Greenfield, Briar Shepard of Springfield, Hayden Shepard of Greenfield, sons of Charles, and Connor Williamson of Neosho, Chance Williamson of Joplin, and Dustin Williamson of Neosho, sons of Carla. Through life and love, Cathy gained 3 other grandchildren, Danny Studentt of Springfield, Garrett Myers of Neosho, and Brendon Keithley of Joplin. She is also survived by her sisters, Helen Parnala of Vacaville, CA and Anita Williams of Hayward, CA; and many nieces and nephews stretching from Missouri to California
Arrangements are pending at this time. Graveside services will be held at Greenfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Greenfield Funeral Chapel to assist the family in burial expenses.
Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Arrangements are pending at this time. Graveside services will be held at Greenfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Greenfield Funeral Chapel to assist the family in burial expenses.
Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
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