Gainesville, FL - Nancy M. Shephard, age 79, has been called to be with the Lord on February 11, 2013 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center. Nancy was born on September 12, 1933 in Syracuse, New York. She was the beloved wife of Alan P. Shephard of 62 years and loving mother of Linda Shephard, Jim & Cheryl Shephard, and Steve Shephard. She was a cherished grandmother of Tracy & Brian Harper, Jessica & Jesse Chapple, and Michael Shephard and great grandmother of Emily Harper, Tori Harper, and soon to be Baby Chapple. Memorial services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in The Chapel on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 10:30AM. Services will be officiated by Dr. Marvin McMillan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's name to Trinity UMC for the Living Water Mission. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528