Marilyn Anne Shepherd, 73, of Quarryville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late James B. Shepherd, Sr. Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 15, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Roberta (Cliff) Passerini. Marilyn graduated from Springfield Township High School in 1965, and went on to attend Philadelphia College of the Bible majoring in elementary education. Marilyn retired in 2015 as the secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for the Solanco School District. As a child, Marilyn accepted Jesus as her Savior while attending Vacation Bible School (VBS). This led her to faithfully serve as a VBS staff member in churches throughout her lifetime. She was an accomplished pianist and organist, and enjoyed accompanying soloists, choirs, and church services. Marilyn also enjoyed singing in choirs, attending local theater productions, registering baked good entries at the Solanco Fair, watching the Philadelphia Phillies, cruising to the Bahamas, relaxing on the beach, and spending time with friends and family.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Rachel Capicotto, and three sons Benjamin, Stephen, and David Petty, along with their spouses. Marilyn is the grandmother of six grandchildren: Ernest Peterson Jr.; Jonathan, Emily, and Allison Petty; Aaron and Naomi Petty. She is also survived by her two sisters, Roberta Douglas and Jeanette Montgomery, along with their families. Friends and family may visit from 11:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363. A graveside service will then be held at 12:15pm at the Oxford Cemetery, 220 N. Third St., Oxford, PA 19363, followed by a Memorial Service and meal at Mt. Vernon Christian Church, 1 Lighthouse Drive, Kirkwood, PA 17536. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Andrews Bridge Christian Fellowship VBS Fund, 1873 Georgetown Rd., Christiana, PA 17509. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. Comments are closed.
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