Nancy James Sheppard
November 17, 1935 - April 14, 2016
Nancy James Sheppard was born in Oklahoma City on November 17, 1935, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Sunset High School and Hardin Simmons University, and spent her life serving others as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and office manager. She was devoted to her family and her church, and received great joy from teaching Sunday School and entertaining and cooking for others in her home. She passed away at her home in Liberty on April 14, 2016, of complications from Alzheimer's. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Cindy and Kathy Sheppard, her grandchildren Trey and Madison Nasteff, and her sister, Carol Ann James Norman (Paul), and the many people whose lives she touched with hers. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sheppard ,her daughter, Sharon, her granddaughter, Alexis Nasteff, and her parents, Robert A. and June James. Nancy's sole goal in life was to help others, and life was cut short by the tragic disease of Alzheimer's. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to honor her life do so by donating in memory of Nancy to the Kansas City Women's Chorus (kcwomenschorus.org), or the charity or church of your choice. Fond memories and words of comfort may be shared at: www.CashattFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Nancy James Sheppard was born in Oklahoma City on November 17, 1935, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Sunset High School and Hardin Simmons University, and spent her life serving others as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher,... View Obituary & Service Information