Linda M. Sheppard, age 74 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Saturday December 24, 2016 Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton. Born February 8, 1942 she was a daughter to the late Edgar and Pearl (Meyer) Oliver. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. The words " first snow, teapots, butterflies and flowers" were all things that instantly made you think of Linda. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband John Sheppard and best friend Karen Sims. Survived by children Richard Brandenburg; Taunya Bedell: grandsons Jay, Joshua and Chandler Bedell: brothers Sherman (Cheryl) Oliver; David Oliver; Keith Oliver; Mike Oliver; Jerry (Becky) Brookshire: sister Peggy (Scott) Davis: aunt Jean Norris: uncle Dwayne (Merna) Meyers: as well as many more family members and friends. Friends may call on the family Friday December 30th from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center, West Alexandria. Funeral service to follow at 1PM . Pastor Fred Hill presiding. Burial Preble Memory Gardens. Online sympathies www.rlcfc.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Linda M. Sheppard please visit our Sympathy Store.
  
   
   
   
    
     
      
       
        
         
          
           Visitation
          
         
         
          
          
          
           
            DEC
            
             30.
            
            10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
           
           
            Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center
           
           
            3377 US Rt. 35
           
           
            West Alexandria, OH 45381
           
           
          
          
         
        
       
      
     
    
     
      
       
        
         
          
           Funeral Service
          
         
         
          
          
          
           
            DEC
            
             30.
            
            1:00 PM (EST)
           
           
            Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center
           
           
            3377 US Rt. 35 E.
           
           
            West Alexandria, OH 45381
           
           
          
          
         
        
       
      
     
    
     
      
       
        
         
          
           Burial
          
         
         
          
          
          
           
            DEC
            
             30
            
            (EST)
           
           
            Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery
           
           
            3377 US Rt. 35 E.
           
           
            West Alexandria, OH 45381