Mayna Delores Shepherd

Mayna born on January 26, 1940 in Hannibal, MO to the late Earl and Geneva (Walker) Green. She married Charles (BO) Shepherd on January 14, 1966 in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2008.

Mayna is survived by two children to cherish her memory, Teri Shepherd, and Keith (Jenny) Shepherd both of Peoria; Seven grandchildren, Brandon Shepherd, Cori Shepherd, Whitney Shepherd, Chantel Fields, Janay Shepherd all of Peoria, Cherall Fields of Atlanta, Ga, and Nathan (Paighton) Shepherd of Indianapolis, In; Twelve great-grandchildren, Myiah Perkins, Maasiai Perkins, Michael Manley Jr., Si’Rai Rebollar, Christopher Rebollar Jr., Hayven Rebollar, Fabion Rebollar, Jeremy Allen, Andersyn Shepherd, Roman Shepherd, Cori Shepherd Jr., and Anayiah Shepherd. One sister, Edna Mae Bolt of Peoria, and many beloved nieces and nephews, other family, and friends.

Mayna was preceded in death by her parents, eldest daughter Kim Shepherd, sisters, Arnetta Smith, Mendill Farris, Mary Ella Bailey, and Genevieve Farmer and brothers, Earl, James, and Wilbert Green.

Mayna was a devoted wife, doting mother, and loving grandmother. She loved the Lord and introduced her children to Him at an early age. Teri remembers how she used to sing on Sunday mornings “Rise and shine give God the glory” to get them up for church. She was a faithful member, for the past 19-years of Riverside Community Church.

Mayna retired from P.A. Bergner & Co. department store in October of 2017 where she gave 42 years of service. Many remember her as the Fashion Fair lady. She was family oriented and loved spending time with her family. It was nothing for a family member to call her to go on a road trip with them. She loved playing trivia pursuit and Wii checkers.

Mayna loved her time with the Lord. When she retired, she began writing her own biblical devotionals, which she would share with her children and extended family members. Her last week of life she shared with her family that she was on her way to be with Jesus.

The Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Riverside Community Church. Visitation will be held at the church, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service with burial at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to Riverside Peoria Fridge, a food ministry of Riverside Community Church.