Mary Lee Allen Shepherd, of Sheridan Arkansas was born October 5, 1936 near the Shiloh community in Sheridan, Arkansas.  She was the daughter of the late Otha and Estalee Lambdin Allen.  She was a member of Grace Sunday School Class and First Landmark Baptist Church.  She was a faithful ministers wife for over sixty years.  During the ministry days, she was a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Director, Ladies Auxiliary Teacher, Shower Coordinator and most of all a Piano accompaniment at the churches her husband pastored.  Her passion was teaching piano lessons for almost 60 years.  She was a former member of the Music Teachers Association of Central Arkansas where she played piano duets at The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Fine Arts Building.

She loved to quilt, sew, cook and most importantly spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Shepherd died, December 28, 2020 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 84 surrounded by her family in prayer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bro.  Cecil Thomas Shepherd, and brothers Max Allen and John W. Allen.

She is survived by her children, Melissa Kaye Shepherd Pierce and husband Robert of Conway and Thomas Allen Shepherd and wife Jeanette of Sheridan; brother James Marvin Allen and wife Bobbie Allen, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Two sister-in-laws, Yoko Allen of Sheridan, and Floy Shepherd of North Little Rock;  grandchildren, Brian Rogers, and wife Marjorie, Amanda Rogers Bickford and husband, Alan, Kolby Shepherd,  Shanna Shepherd Hurst and husband Camron, Samuel Shepherd and wife Rachel, Jonathan Shepherd and Lindsey Pierce Hubbard and husband Steven;  great grandchildren, Charlee Kaye, Cathryn, Dylan, Owen, Logan,  Camden, Wriley, Cole, Sawyer, Grady, Briley Kay, Denver and Jaxson and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. A quote from one of her nieces: "She was a faithful servant of the Lord for many years, helping others to enter His presence through the power of music and lyrics."

Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Bethel South Cemetery with Bro. Michael Walton officiating.

Pallbearers are her grandsons, Brian Rogers, Kolby Shepherd, Sam Shepherd, Jonathan Shepherd, Alan Bickford and Camron Hurst. Honorary pallbearers are her nephews. Honorary guests will be her former piano students.

There will be no visitation. Due to Covid 19, masks and social distancing are required.

We would like to thank Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab for their love and care during this difficult time.

Memorials can be made to the music ministry at First Landmark Baptist Church, 402 W Center St.  Sheridan, AR  72150.