Margareta Shepherd

Margareta Shepherd, age 69, of W. Jefferson, NC, died Thursday, December 15, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Bitburg, Germany on September 1, 1936 to the late Christoph and Magdalena Boettel. In 1971, she moved to Ashe County with her late husband, Cecil G. Shepherd. She was a devoted member of St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church, and committed employee of the Cutter's Edge Beauty Salon. Mrs. Shepherd will be remembered by many citizens of Ashe County as "the little German girl. She was happiest when she was making something. She knitted and crocheted many beautiful sweaters and scarves. She also made lovely cakes, wine and jellies. For many years, she did the flower arrangements for her church with flowers from her garden. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 18th at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to American Leprosy Missions, 1 ALM Way, Greenville, SC 29601, a charity close to her heart that provides care to children throughout the developing world. Funeral Services will be held at 9:50 AM, Monday, December 19th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church located in Jefferson. A short visitation will be held from 9:30 - 9:50 prior to the service. Mrs. Shepherd is survived by Sons: Michael Shepherd and wife Paula of Ellicott City, MD and Jim Shepherd of West Jefferson, NC; Sisters: Marlies Boettel of Luxembourg and Anni Peters of Germany; Brother: Hans Boettel of Germany; Sister-In-Law: Pauline Jones of Stokesdale, NC; Brother-In-Law: Dale Shepherd of West Jefferson, NC; Grandchildren: Christopher and Lauren Shepherd; seven Nephews and six Nieces. You may send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.