Mrs. Martha Viola Shephard, age 80, of Cartersville, died on Monday, February 5, 2018 at her residence. Born on August 28, 1937 in Aragon, Georgia, Mrs. Shephard was the daughter of the late Willie Shephard and Maggie Patton Shephard.

Mrs. Shephard was a homemaker and enjoyed making flower arrangements, cooking and reading. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Margaret Atkinson.

She is survived by her children, Debbie Warren and Dennis Haney; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services with The Reverend Dallas Cornett, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Hunt-Shephard Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the funeral home.

Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Martha Shephard; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories or to leave a condolence message.