Bobbie Shepherd age 75 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2014 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Bobbie loved boating, fishing, and cruising. She was a very giving person and loved to help others. She was a longtime volunteer at the Salvation Army and spent 25 years with the Holiday Bureau. Bobbie worked as a Nursing Assistant at Parkwest Medical Center and drove a school bus for Oak Ridge Schools before retiring. She is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert Sr. and Pauline Johnson; brother, Johnny Johnson and son-in-law Mike Bailey.
Bobbie is survived by her daughters, Debra Bailey of Powell, Tammy Shepherd of Oak Ridge, Leann Mullins & Jay Thorup of Clinton and Billie Jean Shepherd of Oak Ridge. Grandchildren, Paul & Jessica Shepherd, Brandy & Roger Reed, Todd & Jessica Wood, Tony & Mary Taylor, Katrina Eckhardt & Donald Childress, Destiny & Bruce Case, 7 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Bobbie will be missed by all who knew her.
Bobbie's family will receive her friends on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Jones Mortuary from 5pm - 7pm with her funeral service immediately following in the chapel with Rev. David Trempe officiating. Her interment will be Friday, October 24, 2014 at 10am at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations should be sent to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties - PO Box 5953 - Oak Ridge, TN 37831.