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May 11, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home - Oaknoll Chapel - Rome
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Mrs. Tommie Sue Bruce Shepherd, age 94, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Tommie was born on July 6, 1929, daughter of the late Tom & Ethel Bruce. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life for 73 years, Ray Shepherd, to whom she was married on April 2, 1949, her six brothers, James Bruce, William Defoy (Red) Bruce, Bobby Bruce, John Bruce, Ken Bruce, two sisters, Dorothy Bruce McDougal, and Faye Bruce Williams.
Mrs. Shepherd enjoyed serving as a member of Sherwood Forest Baptist Church throughout her adult life. She worked as an operator for many years and was a member of the AT&T Pioneers.
Survivors include her four sons, Ray Nathaniel Shepherd, Jr. (Melissa), Acworth, GA, Thomas Michael Shepherd (Susan), Lilburn, GA, John Bruce Shepherd (Susanne), Adairsville, and David Wayne Shepherd, Rome; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 11:00am until 11:45am on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Tommie Sue Shepherd.
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Calling hours
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home - Oaknoll Chapel - Rome2542 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165
May
11
Funeral service
12:00 p.m.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home - Oaknoll Chapel - Rome2542 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165
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So sorry to hear about Tommie’s passing. She was such a sweet, Christian lady who lived out her faith. Tommie was always a joy to be around. Loved going to church with her at Sherwood Forest. She was in my mother’s SS class and my mom dearly loved her. Prayers for her boys and families.
Joan Rush
Friend
May 8, 2024
I had the greatest childhood growing up with the Shepherds. Spent many a night sleeping over at her house with her sons and she was an awesome mom. She managed to raise 4 outstanding men. She had an undeniable faith that resonates this day thru her children. May she rest in Heavenly peace and God bless you Shep, Mike, John, and David
Pat Moss
Friend
May 8, 2024
Henry and Barbara Wood.
A true Blessing to us .
She is an inspiration of a Godly person.
We have missed her for sometime.
Blessings.
Henry and Barbara Wood
Neighbor
May 7, 2024
Praying for all of you ! Such a beautiful lady . Thinking of you ! Steve Bruce and family .
Tina Bruce Cravey
Family
May 7, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Comfort to you and you family.
Debra Cardin
Friend
May 7, 2024
She was a good friend and my Christian sister. I went to Church with her practically all my life. Loved being around her. Always happy and fun to be with. Prayers for her family❤
Trisha Mathis
Friend
May 7, 2024
I WORKED WITH TOMMIE AT SOUTHERN
BELL. SHE WAS SUCH A FINE LADY. SO SORRY FOR HER SONS' LOSS.
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Linda White
Friend
May 7, 2024
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