Funeral services for Pinkey Shepherd, 92 years old, of Ferriday,, LA will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00pm from Rose Hill  Baptist Church, 267 Doty Road in Ferriday under the directions of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday. Burial will follow at the Ferriday Cemetery. Pastor Richard Jones of Houston, TX will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 4 to 6pm.

Pinkey Shepherd, born June 18, 1932 to the late James and Maple Shepherd in Ferriday (Lake St. John) and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2024 at her residence.

Pinkey accepted Christ early in life and became a faithful member of Rose Hill Baptist Church. She dedicated over twenty years of service as an usher, greeting members and guests with warmth and grace. She served as president on the Rose Hill Ushers Board for many years, a role she held with pride and devotion.

She was a loving mother and matriarch ,  devoted to her family. She is survived by her children: Edmund "Mickey" Shepherd and his wife, Geneva of Houston, TX; Jimmy "Lil Bro" Shepherd of Ferriday; Earl "Bubba" Shepherd and his wife, Belinda of Phenix, AL; Vernita (Bernestein) Perkins, widow of the late Arthur Perkins. Additionally, Darton Bennett, a great nephew whom she reared as her own son, is among her dearly loved survivors. She also leaves behind her sister, Elizabeth Shepherd Williams of Ferriday, as well as a beautiful expansive family of 14 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren, who will carry forward her legacy, love and wisdom. Pinkey is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.

Preceding Pinkey in death were her beloved siblings, Ethel Washington, James "Shelly" Shepherd, Annie S. Brown, Irene S. Stephenson, Bernice Shepherd and Bernard Shepherd.

Surrounded by her family in her final moments, Pinkey Shepherd lived a life of service, love, and unwavering faith. She touched the lives of many, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.