Dorothy Mae Shepherd, 82, of Plantersville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born March 11, 1940 in New Edinburg, to Johnny Marion and Verna Louella Morgan Parker. She is preceded in death by her parents; two siblings, Robert Daymon Parker and Betty Green; and two grandchildren, Tabitha Marie Lasiter and Amber Michelle Wilson.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, James Shepherd, whom she married on December 31, 1988; her children, Rita Lasiter (Philip), Sharon Davis (Brad), Marshall Wilson (Becky), Colleen Shepherd, Donny Shepherd (Felicia), Janelle Shepherd, and Paul Shepherd (Melissa); six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Wilma Rawls; and a sister-in-law, Diane Parker. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends that loved her.
She was a member of Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. She was a past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star in the Warren Chapter #3. Dorothy was a member of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association and a stockholder to Saline and Ouachita Valley Livestock Association. She retired from Potlatch and was a retired contract poultry grower for Tyson Foods and was a longtime farmer and livestock producer. Dorothy was an excellent cook and she always made sure that no one left her house hungry.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Frazer’s Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Shepherd officiating. Pallbearers: grandsons Philip Lasiter, Jr., Jason Davis, Jared Davis, Michael Shepherd, Matthew Shepherd and Josh Shepherd. Burial in Rock Springs Cemetery in Drew County.
