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Dorothy Thompson Shepherd

October 2, 1923 - August 16, 2018

Dorothy Thompson Shepherd peacefully passed away at Heartfields of Cary on Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was born in Chatham County on October 2, 1923 to Rufus G. Thompson and Beulah F. Thompson. Dorothy was employed by the State of North Carolina for 25 years. She was a faithful member of the Richards Sunday School Class and Westwood Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Joy Bacon (Ray) of Auburn, Georgia; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Abernathy of Fuquay Varina. Also nephews, Rex Thompson, Bill Thompson, Thom Bacon and Tim Bacon. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Otho Lawson Shepherd, her parents, and brothers, Rex G. Thompson, Earl D. Thompson, and Vernon L. Thompson. The family will receive friends at Westwood Baptist Church, 200 Westhigh Street, Cary beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2018. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in Apex Cemetery. Special thanks to all the staff at Heartfields Assisted Living at Cary and to Christina Johnson for her constant love and care. In lieu of flowers donation may be given to Westwood Baptist Church, 200 Westhigh St., Cary, NC 27513, or Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

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Dorothy Thompson Shepherd peacefully passed away at Heartfields of Cary on Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was born in Chatham County on October 2, 1923 to Rufus G. Thompson and Beulah F. Thompson. Dorothy was employed by the State of North... View Obituary & Service Information

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