Today, our precious Megann lost her battle with ovarian cancer and won her eternal crown. She left this world to join her Heavenly Father in a place where there is no pain or suffering. God bless you, sweet Megann. We long for the day when we will see you again.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
II Timothy 4:7-8
UPDATE:
Megann's funeral will be at Heritage Church of Christ at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2007. There will be a visitation Wednesday at 10:00 am in the church Parlor. The family will have a meal at church at noon then proceed to Midlothian Cemetery, Midlothian, TX , for the burial at 3:30 pm.
West / Hurtt Funeral Home in DeSoto, TX is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for donations to be made to: American Cancer Society
To Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research
In Honor of Megann Shepard
3301 W Freeway Fort Worth, TX
76107
817-737-9992
Please keep Jon and this wonderful family in your prayers. Praise God for the victory Megann has now attained!
If you cannot attend the service for any reason, there will be a viewing Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The family will not be there. Listed below are the addresses for the funeral home and cemetery.
West / Hurtt Funeral Home
West / Hurtt Funeral Home
217 South Hampton Rd
DeSoto TX 75115
972-223-6314
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Mt. Zion Cemetery
2900 block of Mount Zion Rd
Midlothian, TX 76065
posted by tamandscott at 9:55 AM
31 Comments:
Megann truly was a blessing to all of us. Megann changed my life and so many others. I loved to laugh with her and have so many wonderful memories of her to think on. To Jon and the rest of the family, thank you so much for allowing us to spend a few moments with you on Saturday. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Megann touched all of our lives. I will never forget her great since of humor and sweet smile. I was blessed to have been able to have her in my life. My sympathy goes out to Jon and all of the family. Today the heavens rejoice. Love to all.
Pam B.
Jon and family,
We love you and continue to remember you in our thoughts and prayers. Megann is finally at peace and pain free and that is comforting. Take Care.
Tim & Kelli Fraley
Stillwater CoC
Megann has blessed me in so many ways that I can't even began to explain. She has made me a better teacher. She's taught me organization, working things out together and trusting the Lord. She's in a better place, and I will always remember her walking quickly down the hallway at school because she was always in a hurry to get to her job, and she was wonderful at it. She's been an inspiration to us all!
Love,
Evie
Megann was a blessing to me and I feel honored to have known her. I pray for peace and comfort for her family during this time. My heart aches for your loss, for our loss.
Megann touched my life and I praise God for allowing me to teach with her. My prayers are with Jon and all of her precious family. All of heaven is rejoicing as another enters the kingdom of God.
Joy in Jesus,
dixie
cleveland, OK
Megann was such a blessing to me and all who knew her. I will miss her so much. My thoughts and prayers are with Jon and the Shepard and McGee families. We love you!
Laurie
Megann was such a blessing and inspiration to so many people, including me. I will miss her terribly- most of all her sweet smile. I am praying for you Jon, as well as, the immediate families.
Megann touched my life and I'm so thankful God allowed me to teach with her. My sympathy goes out to Jon and all of her precious family. All of heaven is rejoicing today as another faithful one enters HIS Kingdom.
Joy in Jesus,
Dixie
Cleveland, OK
PS 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Sweet saint Megann, we are all forever changed and made more like Jesus because of you. Thank you God for allowing us this opportunity to know more of you and your love through Megann's life.
Come Lord Jesus, come. Let us all share in your glory.
I feel blessed to have known Megan. I'm not sure I have ever met a sweeter spirit. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jon and the McGee & Shepard families.
Lisa
At times like these, it makes us glad to be Christians! I am so glad that Megann will be sharing the rest of her life with Jesus. I feel like she will be calling us all together soon to tell us what it's like in heaven. She touched my life, and sadly, she will never know that. I am praying for all her family and especially Jon. Thank you Megann, for being such a fighter, and showing us what it means to give it your all.
Mistee
Megann was my daughter's 3rd grade teacher in Cleveland, Ok in 2001. My daughter admired her so much! She was an awesome teacher and We became friends. She was a very special person and I'm sure will be missed by many! Even though I wasn't good about keeping in touch, she was always in my thoughts and prayers. Shirley S.
I wonder how many angels Megann has already met in Heaven? I bet anything that she already knows everyone by name and has already started a temporary Bunco group that she can play with until we get to play with her again! She was the MOST friendliest person I have ever met. I will miss her great sense of humor and the tons of laughs that we have enjoyed over the last couple of years. Megann, I admire and already miss you more than you will ever know. Please save me a spot at your table :) I love you!!
I never met Megann personally but heard about her a lot through her friend, Tammie S. Our family is praying for all of you who loved Megann and are missing her so much. I wish I could type some words to take the pain away but I can't. Just know that we are aching along with you and praying for you during this very difficult time! May God fill you with his comfort and peace.
Jaime Sanderson
Chantilly, VA
I am so sad to read this post. I have been reading for about six months and I am just so sad to hear that Megann passed away today. Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Megann was a wonderful person who cared so much about her friends and family. She fought the good fight for so long and today she finally won. The Heavens rejoiced this morning when she entered those gates and asked what could she do to help! She was a truly sweet spirit that I loved and will miss.
amy
Meagann was an amazing person, full of energy and love of life. I worked with her at Horace Mann in Shawnee. She was a great teacher, who gave her whole heart to the job. I remember her seemingly tireless energy and great contagious laugh. She has been an inspiration to me in the way she handled this terrible disease with courage and grace. My prayers go out to Jon and the rest of her family.
Lanet Clark
San Antonio, TX
Megann will be missed by so many people whose lives she touched. Her strength and humor through it all was amazing. Jon, I am so sorry and am praying for peace and comfort for you and the family.
Megann taught all of us, and we are forever blessed because she came into our lives.
Jon, we will keep you and all of the family in our prayers. We love you.
Jon & family,
You are in our prayers. May God wrap you tight in his embrace, and give each of you the peace that surpasses all understanding at this very moment.
Matt & Rena Adams
Megann and Jon were not in Shawnee very long but the time spent worshiping with us at the Northridge congregation is well remembered. There have been many emotional times reading these pages and following the course of her struggles. Her place in heaven is well secured and the life she led serves as a wonderful inspiration for young and old. Our prayers are with the families. God bless you all.
Larry Stillwell for many here at Northridge
Although I did not personally know Megann or Jon they were often in my prayers. I checked the blog often to see how things were and today I was saddened to hear that she had passed away. Yet, from what I read of her she is the lucky one. Free from pain and sadness. My prayers now are for Jon and her parents/family who I know will miss her forever on this earth with them. But, they will be together again and be together longer than they will ever be apart. In Christ, Lynn
I had the opportunity to serve as Megann's principal at Cleveland Primary School, and my wife and daughter had the opportunity to work with Megann too. Megann was a wonderful teacher. We have many fond memories of Megann. Heaven is an even sweeter place now that she is there. Our prayers are with her family. Randy Mobley
We always hope for a healing here on Earth for our loved ones that we hold so dear, because we can't imagine life without them. Sometimes God chooses a different kind of healing-the ultimate healing! Megann will be missed, but we will always hold a part of her with us and be glad in Christ Jesus that, as Christians, we will see her again and hear her laugh once again!
I will miss you Megann...Thank you for being you - and showing us what courage really is. I know that you must be wearing a really pretty crown!
Love, andrea
Megann was my daughters 1st and 2nd grade teacher. The first time my daughter met her, she told me that she liked her because she was pretty. Nicki loved her from that moment on. To this day, with Nicki in 6th grade, Mrs. Shepard is her favorite teacher. She will always be remembered as a wonderful and pretty teacher. She will be truly missed by all.
I'm always going to miss Megann. I know she has gone to a better place where there is no pain or sickness. If anyone deserved to die, Megann would be at the bottom of the list. I will always remember her as a great friend.
Megann is missed so much. Jon and McGee family, you remain in my prayers as you deal with this tremendous loss. I am truly sorry.
Hi my name is Rhonda Minter. I have the brick home across the street from the cementer. I was the one ya'll talked with. Well over the weekend my son had a 4 wheeler accidnt he was killed instanting. Your daugther was beautiful. My son had many friend and finally n Midlothain. Well son now rest where you daughter in hter in law is. My dad is also over ther too.He has been over there we will watch Meagan and Matthew. He was 20 years old you can't ask for better son had. No time is a good time but
Rhonda,
It has been 2-3 months since I've looked at Megann's blog. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I want to thank you for your help and keeping watch over the Mt. Zion cemetery. It is a beautiful place.
Jon Shepard
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