Betty L. Shepherd, age 74, of Alger, passed away on October 30, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on December 22, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana to the late Granville and Louise (Shepherd) Patrick.  On April 29, 1964 Betty married Steve Shepherd and he survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are two sons: Jimmy Shepherd and Timmy Shepherd both of Alger; three daughters: Wanda (Glenn) Rader of Dunkirk, Carol (Tom) Cochrane of Ada and Vickie (Ulf) Norman of McGuffey; fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren; and a sister, Jackie (Clyde) Hurt of Prestonsburg, KY. 

She was preceded in death by her two sons: Randall Shepherd and Steve Shepherd; and three brothers. 

Betty loved being outside with her flowers and garden.  She was very crafty and enjoyed her dolls. 

Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger with Herbert Wright officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger 

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger.       

Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 41, Alger, Ohio 45812 for the benevolence of the family.