Martha Combs Shepherd

Mrs. Martha Combs Shepherd, age 85 of West Jefferson died on Monday, February 20, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Shepherd was born on September 21, 1931 in Ashe County, NC to Quincy McCoy and Mary Elizabeth Combs. Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred Shepherd, and a son, Wade Shepherd. She was an outgoing, giving, and hard working woman who loved life. Mrs. Shepherd retired from Thomasville Furniture.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in West Jefferson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Shepherd is survived by: Daughter, Lena Ruth Strope of West Jefferson, Daughter, Mary Shepherd of West Jefferson, Daughter, Georgia Christian of Crumpler, Son, Chester Shepherd of West Jefferson, Son, Everett McCoy of West Jefferson, Sister, Effie Turnmire of West Jefferson, Sister, Edna Latham of Wilkesboro; also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, 3470 US Highway 221 North, Jefferson, NC 28640.

The family is meeting at the home of her daughter Mary at 344 Temple Baptist Church Road in West Jefferson.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Shepherd's arrangements.