Carol W. Shepherd

Carol W. Shepherd

Carol Shepherd Obituary

Visit the Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Carol W. Shepherd, 75 of Scottdale passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Richmond, VA a daughter of the late James E. Shepherd, Sr and Wanda (Kapel) Shepherd.

Carol had been employed by the SONY Corporation. She enjoyed cooking and had attended Culinary School receiving training as a chef. Carol also cherished the company of her pet cats over the years.

She is survived by a brother, Fred Shepherd and his wife Kathy; several cousins including Carol Kukan; and her longtime friend, Andrew.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Shepherd, Jr.

At Carol’s request, there will be no public services. Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Scottdale. Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

303 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale, PA 15683

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