Ina Mae (McGee) Shepard went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at The Heritage House of Paris.

She was born on December 28, 1926 in Lamar County a daughter of William Earl and Era Bell (Robertson) McGee. She married Billy Coleman Shepard on February 7, 1947 in Paris, Texas. They had been married 58 years when Mr. Shepard passed away on August 29, 2006.

Ina graduated from Roxton School and attended Paris Junior College where she was a member of the choral group and also a member of Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

She was employed as Program Director at Radio Station KPLT and had the first Women’s News Program, Radio Station KFTV as Traffic Manager, and Loan Closing Clerk at First Federal Savings and Loan. She was the first woman hired at Superior Switchboard and Devices which later became Superior Technology. Ina worked there 31 years, the last 10 as Personnel Manager.

She was a longtime, faithful member of Calvary United Methodist Church and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class where she served in many capacities including President. She was also a member of the Naomi Unit of Calvary United Methodist Church and served in all capacities including President. She was a former member of Paris Business and Professional Women’s Club serving in many offices including president. She received the BPW “Woman of the Year” award in 1989

Ina will be remembered by her devotion to the Christian faith, and her love and dedication shown through her calm and gentle nature. Her love will remain with her family and friends in cherished memories.

Ina is survived by her children Linda Rutherford and husband David of Roxton and Larry Shepard and wife Donna of Nevada, Texas; grandchildren Amy Brown and husband Jim of Sugarland, Texas, Julie Sanders and husband Joey of Direct, Texas, Corey Shepard of Longview, Texas and Morgan Shepard of Nacogdoches, Texas; great grandchildren Jack Brown, Harper Brown, and Beck Brown; sister Joye Simpson of Paris; sisters-in-law Gudrun McGee of Germany and Maurine Shepard; brother-in-law Jack Shepard and wife Myra; nieces Barbie Ricks, Sandy Macdonald, Diana Jordan.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Charles Earl McGee and brother-in-law Wayne Simpson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Calvary United Methodist Church with Rev. Glynn Vickers officiating. Burial will follow in the Restland Cemetery in Roxton with Corey Shepard, Jim Brown, Joey Sanders, Bob Ricks, Jordan Ricks, and Jon Rutherford serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church to further the teachings and fellowship of our Lord or a charity of choice.