of Trumann, AR
March 23, 1968 - April 23, 2014
Lorie Lynn Sheppard, 46, of Trumann, passed away on April 23, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1968 in Richland, WA to Earnest and Edna Mae Alread Staten. Lorie graduated ASU with a Masters Degree. She was formerly a Band Director in Wynne and Blytheville. She was a member of the Viva Drive Church of Christ. Her hobbies included music and playing the trumpet; and her cat, Bandit.
Lorie was preceded in death by her father, Earnest Staten, Sr.; and a brother, Paul Edward Staten.
Survivors include her mother; a son, Cheyenne Sheppard of Jonesboro; a daughter, Rachael Marie Sheppard of Bono; two grandchildren, David and Kaelynn Owens; a brother, Earnest Staten Jr., of Phoenix, AZ; and two sisters, Debbie (Mark) Covey of Trumann and Kimberly (William) Stevens of Bono.
A graveside service will be held 1 pm Friday at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland with Gary Hill officiating. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
No visitation is planned.
Lasting memorials can be made to either the Humane Society, the Viva Drive Church of Christ in Trumann or to the Sigma Alpha Iota.
Our dear Lorrie. So very sorry to hear of her passing. Mae, Debbie, Kim, Junior, Cheyenne, Rachael.... I will always remember her beautiful smile, her infectious laugh, and her love of music. So talented. Words are not enough, to be sure. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Death is the enemy of all mankind, yet when it touches us personally, it is at times difficult to receive the comfort we search for. In times like these I know I can find comfort in God's word. In John 5:28,29 He tells us " Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." As the God and Father of tender mercies, He wants you to find comfort in Him through prayer ( 2 Cor 1:3 ).
I am so sorry to hear of Lori's passing. I have so many fond memories of her growing up. I pray that God will wrap his arms around you all and comfort you. Love you all. Sherry
Mom Staten and everyone I am so saddened at Lorie's passing. I remember being there when she was born. May God grant you all grace, peace and joy from within your hearts at this time of mourning. I am sorry I did not have time to get there or I would have. May you always remember the good times had while she was with you.
Cheyenne and Rachael
I am so very sorry for the passing of your Mother.
Your Mom was my 1st cousin.
Praying for you both.
Call upon The Lord for strength.
In Christ,
Shelley
Aunt Mae, Junior, Deb, Kim.
I'm so very sorry to hear Lorie passed. Wish I could have been there with you all today.
Praying for you all.
Shelley
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Lorie. She was a great friend and mentor to me and many others at ASU. She will always be remembered and forever missed.
So sorry to hear about your sister. I lost one of mine as u no and I still miss her every day. But I no she is with The Lord and not hurting anymore. Love u Deb will be praying for u.
Lifting the family up in prayer. My heart is deeply saddened.
Rachael and Chey my best wishes go out to you and the rest of your family although your mom and I weren't extremely close I still cared for and respected her how could I not when I love her daughter so much I will certainly miss her
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss!
I am sorry to hear of Lorie's passing, prayers for your family. Amy Martin Privett, THS Class of 86
So sorry to hear of Lorie 's passing. Prayers for the family.
Remembering & celebrating the times together.
Lorie's laugh was contagious and would light up a room. She was an amazing musician and a strong woman. Rest in peace my friend- God bless you and your family...
Debbie and family i'm so sorry for your loss I love you and your in my prayers
So sorry to hear of the passing of Lorie. Aunt Mae, Junior, Debbie, and Kim, I wish I could be there for you all, but know that I love you all and will keep you in our prayers.
Rick