Sheila Windham Shepherd departed this life after 75 adventurous years in her earthly pilgrimage on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Sheila was born April 30, l947 in Marietta, Prentiss County, Miss. to the late Clinton Windham and Anne Googe Windham. She grew up there, attended the public schools and later attended her beloved and revered Mississippi State University. She was completely devoted to any and all things Mississippi State University. Sheila spent much of her life as a Travel Agent with Global Travel in Tupelo. She endeared herself to thousands who respected her talents, gifts and perfect demeanor in planning countless memorable trips domestically and abroad. Sheila loved her family and was affectionately known by them as Sheila, Mumsy, Mom and Grammy. Sheila will be loved always and remembered forever.
Per her request, the family has held a private service honoring her life, times and love. For those wishing to express their sympathy, please send your remarks via e mail to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net. Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo is honored by the Shepherd family to assist in their time of need.
Sheila is survived by her son, Roger Allen Shepherd and wife, Jamie of the Virgin Islands; her grandchildren, Shannon Kimbriel and husband, Jonathan of Hattiesburg and Sheila, Michael, and Connor. She was predeceased by her parents, Clinton and Anne; her daughter, Jacquie Wilemon; her brother, Buddy Windham and her sister, Marty Owens.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association,7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Tx. 75231 or to the Mississippi State University Foundation for Athletics, P. O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, Ms. 39762.
