Joan Raylee Shepherd's Obituary
Joan Raylee, age 91 was born on December 21, 1934, in Malvern, Ohio. Her parents, Lester “Slim” Burwell and Frances M. “Frankie” preceded her in death, in 1979 and 1995, respectively. Joan was the oldest of four children, her three siblings, Betty, Don, and Shari all preceded her in death.
Joan met J.L. Romal “Rocky” Shepherd. She married him on July 11, 1953. They had two sons, Brian and Bruce. Romal preceded her in passing as well as her son Brian Keith, January 16, 2000, and October 29, 2024, respectively.
Survivors include, her sister, Connie, niece, Lisa Renee, nephew Matthew “Matt” Schwing. Her son, Bruce and a granddaughter, Kelli Shepherd.
Joan retired from Roundy’s Inc. in 2002 after nearly 50 years of service and will be interred next to Romal in Sunrise Gardens.
Arrangements by Shoreline Memorial Services – Muskegon Chapel – (231)-722-5050
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