Mrs. Annie F. Shephard

Obituary Annie “Faye” Shephard, of Raytown, MO passed away in her home surrounded by family and loved ones on March 8, 2023. Faye was born at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas on March 23, 1951, to Diamond Warren, Jr. and Marcelete (Allen) Warren. She was the fourth of eleven children. Faye attended Kansas City public schools and later transitioned to MDTA Training Center where she learned a trade to begin a career with Hallmark Cards. Later in life she was employed as a Bus Monitor for Raytown School District where she retired. While at Hallmark Cards, she met the love of her life, Michael W. Shephard. The two remained married for 38 years until his death in 2011. Faye was known for having a kind, sweet and gentle spirit. She was known for being quiet and soft-spoken but could use the tongue if provoked to do so. She enjoyed singing and lit up when hearing her favorite Motown songs of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Smokie Robinson, Aretha Franklin, and Glady’s Knight were a few of her favorite artists. She also enjoyed reading the Bible and listening to gospel music and particularly Kirk Franklin. As the oldest daughter, Faye was considered the “maître d” of the family when Momma Marcelete worked at nights and taught her siblings many things. Faye cherished hanging out with her sisters, Ronica and Kandi. Once a month they hung out for Sister Girl Teas. She loved lottery scratch off tickets, cooking and her macaroni was a staple at family dinners. She was a mother to four adult sons, a sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, co-worker, and friend to many and will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Shephard, her parents, Diamond and “Momma” Marcelete (Allen) Warren, and siblings, Gary Warren, Cynthia Warren, and Melvin “Rickey” Warren. She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons, Robbie Warren of Kansas City, MO; Pastor Miguel Warren, Sr. (Karenina) of Kansas City, MO; Marquis Shephard (Tameka) of Dallas, TX; and Mario Shephard of Raytown, MO; her siblings Diamond Warren of Kansas City, MO; Michael Warren (Niecy) of Raytown, MO; Ronica Green (John) of Kansas City, MO; Pastor Karen “Kandi” Nelson (Pastor Jerry Nelson) of Kansas City, KS; Robert “Jeffrey” Warren of Kansas City, MO; Eric Warren of California; and Edwin “Monte” Warren of Kansas City, MO; her grandchildren Pastor Miguel Warren, Jr. (Sierra) of Colorado Springs, CO; Dominick Warren (Danielle) of Raytown, MO; Makayla Robinson of Kansas City, MO; Myesha Robinson Shephard of Dallas, TX; Kacee Ross of Shawnee Mission, KS; Ayreana Shephard of Raytown, MO, and Mason Shephard of Dallas, TX; five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, bonus grandchildren, and life-time special friends Barbara Alexander, Josie Williams, Deborah Walters, Brenda Thomas, Barbara Diaz, Phyllis Ray-Taylor, and many other friends and loved ones. Funeral services Saturday, March 25, 2023, 3:00pm at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Private Disposition. Visitation will be from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared our website. Repast at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1700 Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64109. The entrance for the Repast will be from Macedonia’s Parking Lot on the northside of the building. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Annie F. Shephard, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mrs. Annie F. Shephard

March 23, 1951 - March 8, 2023