Joyce A. Shepherd, of Waterloo Twp, Michigan, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 79. Joyce was born on March 31, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, to David and Donna (Buck) Farrington.
Joyce had lived in Waterloo Twp. all of her life. She married Kenneth Shepherd Sr., on July 7, 1962, in Jackson, Michigan. They raised two sons and later raised their grandchildren. Joyce loved horses, gardening, and spending time with those she loved. She spent many years working in the family business, Waterloo Upholstery. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Kenneth Shepherd Sr., two sons, Kenneth Jr. (Lisa) Shepherd of Jackson and Jeff (Diane) Shepherd of Waterloo; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Donna Farrington; her brother, Alan Smith, and her sister, Angie Chitwood.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 12:00-5:00 p.m., at 13356 Trist Road, Grass Lake, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to Waterloo United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
