Margaret Shepherd

June 22, 1933 - March 29, 2021

Margaret Shepherd, 87 of Bluffton, passed away on Monday evening, March 29, 2021, at Markle Health & Rehab. Center. She was born on June 22, 1933 in Hazard, Kentucky to William & Lena Combs. Margaret worked at Franklin Electric in Bluffton and worked in the central supply of the Caylor-Nickel Clinic in Bluffton. She also worked at Cooper Community Care Center in Bluffton and retired as a cashier at Pamida Store in Bluffton. On May 26, 1951 in Hazard, Kentucky, Margaret and Bazle Shepherd, Jr. were married. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2009. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Shepherd of Bluffton along with 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Terry Shepherd in 2016 and by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, (April 3, 2021) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Mike Hershey officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton. Calling hours will take place on from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturday, prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be made to Markle Health & Rehab. – Activity Fund in Margaret’s memory. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for the service. During the current guidelines, we are only allowed a limited number of people in the building at a time. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomarich.com.