Martha Sheppard's Obituary
Martha Mary Elizabeth Sheppard, 90 of Reston, Virginia died on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Reston Hospital in Reston, Virginia Born one of 17 children, Tuesday, July 30, 1918 in Loudoun County, VA , she was the daughter of the late John Henry Sheppard and the late Veta Sheppard. Martha worked as a nannie for many families over the years. She lived in Washington, DC for many years, until moving to Reston.
She is survived by her husband Lawrence "Teeney Mouse" Turner of Reston, VA; 6 grandchildren, Myra Smith of Leesburg, Francis Lewis, Jr. of Berryville, VA, Peggy Lewis of Washington, DC, Gilbert Lewis of Sterling, VA, Martha Cooper of Leesburg, and Florence Cooper of Manassas, VA; 14 great grand children, and 14 great great grandchilren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
A Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel located at 158 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, Virginia 20175 with the Rev. Hilda Green and Rev. Thomas Tracey officiating. Interment will be in Gleedsville Cemetery, Leesburg, VA.
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