Sharon Jo-Anne Shepherd, 70, of Stoutsville died Monday, May 25, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born on September 28, 1944 in Albion, MI to Joseph and Viola (Hunt) Collins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother; David Collins, younger sister; Emily Wheaton and granddaughter; Cynthia Hawk. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 51 years; Claude Shepherd, daughters; Lisa Hawk McCabe of Stoutsville, Cindy (Dan) Boggs of South Webster, son Craig (Candy) Shepherd of Grove City, granddaughters; Christina (Caleb) Wellman of Circleville, Nicole Elisabeth Shepherd of Frankfort, Hunter Hawk of Williamsport, grandsons; Jay (Maymee) and Greg (Susie) Colburn of Grove City, great grandchildren; Robby Cox and Emma Wellman of Circleville, brother; Joey (Ginny) Collins brothers and sisters-in-law; Bonnie, Lonnie, Cleo and Ann and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hitler Ludwig Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.