Gerlene Shepherd

. Mrs. Gerlene Powell Shepherd age 83, of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Newman Nursing & Rehab in Newnan, GA. Mrs. Shepherd was born July 26, 1927 in Pittsylvania , VA to John Albert and Edna Stegall Powell. In addition to her parents Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ralph Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd attended Highlands Community Church.  She had a great sence of humor and enjoyed playing jokes and making people laugh. She was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Steve Witherspoon. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mrs. Shepherd is survived by: 2 Sons: Joseph Shepherd and wife Charlyn of Sharpsburg, GA & Barry Kent Shepherd of Wasilla, AK 1 Daughter: Pamela Gail Cox of Atlanta, GA, 1 Sister: Lorene Worrell of Greensboro, NC 3 Grandchildren: Jermy Neil Greer, Jospeh Kent Cox &  Gaelyn Claire Shepherd 1 Great Grandchild:  Autumn Greer Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to:  Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Shepherd's arrangements.