Mrs. Carolyn Shepherd

September 29, 1935 - December 7, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Shepherd, 83, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on December 7, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on September 29, 1935 in Collins, MS. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. Carolyn enjoyed playing golf, fishing and cooking. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She enjoyed decorating and celebrating the holidays with family and friends. The Christmas Eve celebration was highlighted by her famous homemade gumbo and her perfect divinity fudge. She served as a duchess in various carnival balls in Jackson County, and was Queen of the Pascagoula Country Club Carnival Ball in 1988. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, James Cranford of Baton Rouge and Mary Cranford of Hattiesburg, sister, Joyce Cranford of Hattiesburg, brother, Billy Cranford of Lucedale, sons-in-law, Bill Buckner of Pascagoula, and Steve Snowden of Grand Bay. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, James O. (Sonny) Shepherd. Daughters, Debbie Snowden of Grand Bay, and Alesia Buckner of Pascagoula. Sons, Tim (Nita) Shepherd of Pascagoula, and Donald (Audrey) Shepherd of the Hurley Community. She will be sadly missed by her 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Tuesday December 11, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Pascagoula with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm with Dr. Rex Yancey officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson County Memorial Park. Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, MS is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the online register and send condolences to Carolyn's family at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com