Awnna Shepeard Strickland, 67, of Calvert City, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert.
Awnna was born on March 30, 1957, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late James Shepeard and Bessie “Pauline” Dowdy Shepeard. She was known as a glamorous lady who always had her hair and makeup done before leaving the house. There was no such thing as being overdressed for an occasion. She dressed to the nines and loved to wear her fancy jewelry no matter the day. Awnna was a selfless woman who enjoyed helping others and loved her family deeply. She was of the Church of Christ faith and a Walnut Grove Church of Christ member.
Awnna is survived by one daughter, Angela Clark (Brad) of Calvert City; one son, Chad Shepeard of Lone Oak, Kentucky; one brother, Phillip Shepeard (Hyburnia) of Fairdealing, Kentucky; two granddaughters, Savannah Clark (Zach) of Paducah, Kentucky, Jennifer Clark of Grand Rivers, Kentucky; and one great-granddaughter, Bamarie Walton.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister; two sisters, Loucretia McDougal,Judy Moore; and her parents, James Shepeard and Bessie “Pauline” Dowdy Shepeard.
Memorial contributions can be made towards her funeral expenses at www.filbeckandcann.com
Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
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