Beverly A. Shepherd

Beverly A. Shepherd Age 86, lifelong member of the Pine City community, was born July 15, 1929 in Elmira the daughter of the late Howard L. and Eunice B. (Mapes) Appleman. She passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Her loving husband and friend of 58 years, Sidney C. Shepherd Jr., "Sid", preceded her in death. Beverly is survived by her beloved children: son, Marc (Julie) Shepherd of Pine City, NY; daughters, Michelle (Duane) Saxton of Pine City, NY; Marcie (Mark) Hamilton of Victor, NY; son, Marty (Kathy) Shepherd of Horseheads, NY; much loved grandchildren: Kirsten (Will) Reeve, Drew (Kelly Painter) Shepherd, Megan (Matt)Wukovitz, Kyle (Julie) Saxton, Ellie and Mollie Hamilton, Lauren, Stephanie and Matthew Shepherd; adored great grandson, Charlie Wukovitz; along with her loyal companion, "Divot". Beverly was a graduate of Southside High School class of 1947. She was a member of the former Centenary United Methodist Church and sang in the choir as well. She was also a member of the Harmony - Loyal Chapter of the Eastern Star. In her earlier years, Beverly was employed by Alpert's Jewelry Store on Water Street and was also employed by New York Telephone. She then went into business with "Sid", working by his side at Shepherd's Food Market, which his parents started and is still operated today in Pine City by their son Marc. Beverly and her beloved "Sid", enjoyed their many trips to the Adirondack's and the many rounds of golf they played together at the local golf courses. Her family was her life and everything to her. She would do all she could do in her own power to make sure her family could get together. Private family funeral services will be held at the convenience of her family. Beverly will be laid to rest with her "Sid" in the Woodlawn National Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY. In memory of Beverly and Sid memorial donations may be directed to Bath Volunteer Services c/o Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veteran's Ave. Bath, NY 14810. Beverly's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com