Rosa L Shepherd

Rosa Lee Nelson Shepherd, 82, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at home.

Rosa was born on February 28, 1942, in David, Kentucky, to Wiley and Martha (Shepherd) Nelson. She

attended Prestonsburg High School but had to make the decision before her senior year to drop out, in

order to be home and take care of her younger siblings.

She retired from Osborn Manufacturing in 1981, all the while being a loving housewife and mother. She

adored animals, enjoyed cleaning and cooking for her family.

Rosa was a member of the Dotson Pentecostal Church in Prestonsburg for many years. She loved Bill

Gaither and the Homecoming Singers, the Eagles and doo wap and southern gospel music. She would be

found doing crossword puzzles or watching reality tv or game shows. Rosa loved people and would

always do more for others than herself. Spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild was

her ultimate joy.

She is survived by her children Melissa (Chandler) Chapman of Atwood, Paul Shepherd of Columbia City

and Michael (Crystal) Shepherd of Warsaw; grandchildren Andrew and Trevor Kelley and Justina Rose

Shepherd; great-granddaughter Raven Rose Smith; and siblings: Charlie (Ruth) Nelson, Nancy (Marvin)

Jones and Judy (Randall) Calhoun as well as many nieces and nephews.

Rosa was preceded in death by her parents; daughters Lesa and Tamara Shepherd; 4 brothers and 2

sisters.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325 E., Pierceton, IN 46562