Norma Louise (Hoar) Shepherd

Norma Louise Shepherd, 87, of Dry Valley, Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home.

Born Feb. 20, 1936, in State College, she was a daughter of the late Joseph N. and Mary E. (Smith) Hoar.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Shepherd; grandson, Joshua Shepherd; brothers, Joseph and John Hoar, and Ronald McKinley; and sister, Barbara Snook.

Norma is survived by:  sons, Jeffery Shepherd and wife, Vicki, of Reedsville, and Douglas Shepherd and wife, Antoinette, of Lewistown; four grandchildren, Danielle Rheel and husband, Dustin, Courtney Hernandez and husband, Jose, Jared Shepherd and wife, Chelsea, and Jacob Shepherd and companion, Kara Thompson; and ten great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Lucy Rheel, Ace Hernandez, Noah and Evan Shepherd, Hannah Ciccolini, Amelia, Anna, Matthew and Malachi Shepherd, and baby boy Hernandez due in February.

She was a graduate of Burnham-Derry High School.

Norma retired in 1991 from Avtex Fibers.  After retirement, she worked at Weis Markets in the Deli Department.

Norma was the sweetest lady, fun-loving and witty and never met anyone she didn’t like.  She was good at listening and giving advice and was always ready to lend a helping hand.

Norma was the head organizer for the Weis Market breakfast group and Burnham High School lunch group.  She enjoyed playing cards and games with family and friends and was always ready to laugh and share a good joke.  She loved cooking and baking for others, especially her Tandy cake and raisin filled cookies, even though she disliked raisins.  Norma loved watching sports, especially Penn State.  We encourage you to wear your Penn State attire to her services.  She truly was one of a kind and will be missed.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 North Main Street, Lewistown.

The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, with Rev. Steve Swigart officiating.

Interment will take place at Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Norma’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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