Zona M. Shepherd, 102, of Penfield, IL, formerly of Arizona, passed away at 1:30 A.M. Wednesday August 4, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born January 4, 1919, in Maricopa County, AZ, the daughter of Alexander C. and Mattie (Lewis) McAdams. She married Nick J. Shepherd on February 18, 1939, in Coolidge, AZ. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death in by her parents; two sisters; and one brother.
Zona was employed by Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 29 years. She was a 1938 graduate of Chandler High School and in 2014 she was honored for being the oldest living graduate.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated. and no services will be held.
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