Virginia Eteva Dixon Shepard, 90, of Macon, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The family will greet friends on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home, funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home. Immediately following, Virginia will be laid to rest in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.
Born in Thomaston, Georgia on October 26, 1931, Virginia was the daughter of the late Theodore H. Dixon and the late Ruthie Lee Boatwright. Virginia was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker all her life and was a nurturing soul. Her greatest joy in life was taking care of children, as this was her gift.
Virginia was proceeded in death by her husband, Howard Shepard and her brothers, Henry L. Dixon, Crawford Dixon and Roland Dixon.
Virginia is survived by her son, Lamar Davis (Kathy) of Blairsville, GA; daughter, Wanda Pace of Macon; grandchildren, Mandy Goguen of Gray, Sandy Rodriguez (Luis) of Macon, Marla Clinard (Brad) of Gilbertville, PA., Clif Davis (Kim) of Macon. Great grandchildren, Brittney Boothe, Casey Boothe, Danielle Kitchens (Ross), Allison Clinard, Noah Clinard, Trey Davis, Laci Davis and Cameron Goguen. Great- great grandchildren, Deon Nash, Brantley Poole, Casen and Caden Boothe, and Bentley and Ryleigh Kitchens.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Virginia Shepard to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Rd, Macon, GA, 31210
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.