Bonnie L. Sheppard, 83, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Monday, May 14, 2018 in the Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, located at 542 Hickory St. with Darrell Riggs and Ambrose Montoya officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 12:30 to 2pm, prior to the service.
Bonnie was born December 20, 1934 in Pioneer, Texas to J.R. and Sammie Cowan. She attended Cross Plains High School. Bonnie married Billie Sheppard on March 29, 1952. She was employed by the Abilene State School for 15 years in the recreation and education department. Bonnie loved the Lord and was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Church. She loved fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billie Sheppard; her parents, J.R. and Sammie Cowan; and her son-in-law, Mark Bennett. Survivors include her son, Bobby Sheppard and wife, Becky; daughters, Barbara Hagler and husband, Gary, Nancy Bennett, and Mary Sheppard all of Abilene; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and "Dawg".
Memorials may be made to Clyde Nursing Center, 806 Stephens St., Clyde, TX 79510. You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhomes.com
