Gladys Odell Shepherd

Gladys Odell Green Shepherd, 81, of Roanoke, was received in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 4, 2016. She was a longtime member of Salem Wesleyan Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, Oscar and Ruth Mills Green; and daughter, Sharon Mendoza. Left to mourn her passing is her husband of 63 years, Edward E. Shepherd, Sr. of Roanoke; son, Edward E. Shepherd, Jr. and wife, Gaye, of Roanoke; granddaughter, Stephanie Brown and husband, Jayme, of Longview, Texas; grandson, Walter C. Beck and wife, Suzanne, of Chesterfield; and greatly loved great-grandchildren, Eden Brown, Micah Brown, Avery Beck, and Grady Beck. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Salem Wesleyan Church in Salem. A funeral service will then begin at 12 Noon with Rev. Ken Dupin officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, also in Salem. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation

Saturday, April 9th, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm,

Salem Wesleyan Church

424 Chamberlain Lane Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Saturday, April 9th, 2016 12:00pm,

Salem Wesleyan Church

424 Chamberlain Lane Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153