Isana Kay Shepherd, age 71, died on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 3:15 p.m. at her son’s residence in Delphos, Ohio.

          She was born on July 15, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Elmer and Letha Marie (Holbrook) Williams.  On February 12, 2001 Isana married Eugene Shepherd and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2013. 

          Isana was a homemaker and formerly worked as a truck driver for Robert Preston.  She was a member of the former Alger United Baptist Church. 

          She is survived by a son: James (Teresa) Brummett of Delphos; a daughter: Letha (Patrick) Blanchard of Kenton; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a special niece and nephew, Zora Keasler and Dennis Prater.

          She was preceded in death by a brother, Estill Williams and a sister, Leatrice Prater.

          Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Elder Freddie Preston officiating.  Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.