Patricia Stone Shepherd

She was born in Fredericksburg on July 18, 1930 to J. Bernard Stone, Jr. and Violet Carter Stone. She was raised in the city and graduated from James Monroe High School in 1947.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 61 years, Col. Wilbur C. Shepherd

She was a devoted mother and dedicated Army wife. As a military spouse, she traveled with her husband to military posts in Germany, France, North Carolina, New Jersey and Virginia. She was a dedicated homemaker and the anchor of her family, providing a stable and loving home wherever the posting. She enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, and building doll houses for her family and friends.

She is survived by her two sons; Wilbur F. Shepherd (Lynda) of Rocky Mount, NC and David A. Shepherd of Woodbridge, VA; her three daughters, Jerri L. Shepherd of Centreville, VA, Karen S. Miller (Mark) of Charlotte, NC, and Amy S. Hutcherson (Courtney) of Greeneville, TN; eight grandchildren, Phillip, Stephen, Rachel and Mark Shepherd; Sarah Newell; and, Matthew, Kaitlyn, and Zachary Hutcherson. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, William, Joshua and Matthew Shepherd.

Additionally, she is survived by two brothers and a sister, James B. Stone III (Peg) of Kilmarnock, VA, Robert L. Stone (Bobbie) of Arlington, VA and Nancy S. Rosenberg of Coles Point, VA.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 12 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service in Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately preceding the service from 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Following the service, family and friends will gather at the Hospitality House, Fredericksburg, for a time of remembrance.

Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck, 75 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.

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