Windsor Obituary: Patricia Shepard, 61

Patricia Arlene Shepard, of Hartford, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Saint Francis Hospital surrounded by her family.

Daughter of the late Clifford Shepard and Ophelia (Ferguson) Shepard Moses, Patricia was born in Hartford on June 24, 1955 and graduated from Windsor High School. Patricia was raised in Welcome Baptist Church where she spent her time as a Junior usher and a member of the Jones Youth Choir. She worked as a lunch and bus monitor for the Hartford Public Schools for some years before retirement.

Pat enjoyed working crossword puzzles, collecting Beanie Babies and dolls, helping her friends and neighbors, and spending time with her family. She was an outgoing and social lady who had a firm belief in God and a generous and caring heart. She would feed her neighbors without food, and allow the homeless warmth from the cold temperatures in the winter.

Her memories will be forever cherished by her son, Trevor T. Shepard "Chick" and his wife Schauntice of Windsor; two adored grandchildren, Aria and Trevor Shepard, Jr., four sisters, Marilee Jones (Herman) of Windsor Locks, Barbara Moses (sister-in-law) of Washington, DC, Paula Moses of Grenada, Gretchen Moses of North Carolina, and Andrea Moses of Windsor; her Great Uncle Albert Bell, Uncle Rufus Shepard, Aunt Frances Ager, Mary Campbell all from the Connecticut area, and her Aunt Beverly Epps (Charles) of Washington, DC, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, and friends She was predeceased by her brother, Charles Moses of Washington, DC.

The family would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Earl Handy who provided loving care and companionship during her time with us.

A celebration of Pat's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford. There will be no public calling hours and burial will be privately held at the convenience of her family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made family towards Aria and Trevor Jr. college fund or to the Asylum Hill Congregational Church.

Carmon Funeral Home has care of arrangements.