Wilda Louise Sheppard

Wilda Louise Beckett Sheppard, 95 years old, of Newark, WV, passed away August 16, 2022 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Braxton County, WV, the daughter of the late Orpha G. Beckett and Stella Perkins Beckett on February 17, 1927. Wilda had worked at The Viscoe Plant and Corning Glass Works. She was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Along with her two sisters, Avis and Maxine, Wilda sang at the age of 15 on WPAR radio station in Parkersburg under stage name “Cindy, Lou, and Maxine. “ She enjoyed watching tv, playing cards, and her sons bluegrass band, The Sheppard Brothers. Wilda is survived by her three sons, Delbert "Butch" Sheppard (Bonnie) of Cottageville, WV, Terry Sheppard (Shirley) of Newark, WV, and Michael Sheppard (Barb) of Belleville, WV; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren and extended family Jan and Nick Kratsas. Wilda was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Delbert (Jack) Sheppard, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday August 19, 2022 at Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg with Pastor Adam Paff officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 5PM-8PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Two Run Cemetery, Wirt County.