Martha Ray Oakley Shepherd, 83, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. at Shallow Well Cemetery on Friday, April 2, 2021, with Rev. Robert Thomas officiating.
She was born in Harnett County on August 8, 1937, to the late Robert Madison Oakley and Mary Elizabeth Angel Oakley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Mae Dickens. Martha retired from Sears where she worked for many years in customer service.
Mrs. Shepherd is survived by her husband of 60 years, O’Neil Shepherd; a son, Terence Shepherd of Sanford; sisters, Ruth Oakley Cox and Alma Jeanette Oakley, both of Sanford.
Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.