Vernia Mae Stewart Sheppard

Vernia Mae Stewart Sheppard entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the age of 77. Daughter of the late Rev. Morris Stewart, Sr. and the late Celestine Jasmin Stewart. Wife of the late Ellau Sheppard for 50 years; Mother of the late Donovan Sheppard. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories, her loving daughter, Debbie Marie Sheppard Bean, a devoted daughter in law, Emily C. Sheppard, her dedicated grandchildren, Destiny, Delaina, Hezekiah, Jernell and Hershell Bean, Dominique Sheppard, Walter Conley, Lucille Conley Minor (Joshua); two great-grandchildren, Joshua Minor Jr. and Chloe M. Minor, God-daughter, Demetria Stewart. She is also survived by six sisters, Maudry S. Brown, Clementine S. Young, Evelina S. Sam, Amelia S. Donald (Earl), Betty Stewart (James) Merita Williams (Raymond), one brother, Enoch Stewart (Darrell Ann). Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by one sister, Irene Sims (Willie), two brothers, five sisters in law, five brothers in law. Vernia Mae was greatly known for her enjoyable cooking. She was a native of Vacherie, LA., resident of New Orleans for over 50 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Second Mount Triumph, Greater Bright Morning Star, Guiding Light and Regular Baptist Churches and KFS Ministries; employees of Concerned Care Hospice, Jo Ellen Smith Nursing Facility; members of Star of Hope Chapter #17 Eastern Star were invited to attend the Celebration of Life Services on Saturday, May 19, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Greater Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, 2418 Louisiana Avenue, Rev. Woodrow Hayden, host pastor, Rev. Jerry Davis, pastor of Second Mount Triumph Baptist Church, officiant. Church visitation was from 8:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment Garden of Memories Cemetery.