Ruth Shepherd

Ruth “Nana” Shepherd

  In loving memory of Ruth “Nana” Shepherd, age 90; of Kirtland, Ohio. Ruth left her earthly home at 12:04 a.m., on Sunday, June 5th, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep, just 7 days after her 90th birthday.

    Ruth was the amazing mother to Karen Shepherd Thomson and Debbie Shepherd Pahner ; Beloved Grandmother to Sara LoConti (Thomson); joyous Great Grandmother to Jeffrey. Ruth was the dedicated eldest daughter of Ed Shepherd and Sarah “Patsy” Shepherd. Ruth was the faithful eldest sister to Edward Shepherd Jr., Lowell Shepherd, Randy Shepherd, Alice Faye Shepherd, & Clell Shepherd who preceded her in death. She is survived by Patty Shepherd Newmeyer, Cora Shepherd Hall, Tom Shepherd, Colin Shepherd, & Sharon Shepherd Mead.

     Ruth was born in Floyd County Kentucky on May 29th, 1932. Ruth was a woman of many accomplishments during her lifetime. She actively pursued education to obtain her LPN nursing license. Ruth built a lucrative business breeding Boston Terriers. This enabled her to rescue countless dogs and find their forever home.

      Family was everything to Ruth. Her doors were always open to any family member in need. She loved her family dearly and would do anything for them. Ruth loved her garden. She continued the family legacy of growing the heirloom green beans (white half runners) and hillbilly tomatoes.

     Ruth was the great matriarch of our family. The grief from her loss is unmeasurable. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter in her honor, so that her legacy may continue.