Hazel "Pauline" ShepherdGALION: Hazel "Pauline" Shepherd, 77, of Galion, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 
at Signature Healthcare, Galion, after a long illness. Pauline was born in Carter Co, KY on August 24, 1937 
to the late William and Bessie (Morrow) Crockett. Pauline retired from Westinghouse and was employed there 
over 20 years. She was very proud of her career and made many friends at work. She considered her friends 
at work part of her family. She loved music, especially Elvis Presley, and in her younger years, 
Pauline would sing with her brother, Gene's, accompaniment. She is survived by her six children, 
William "Bill" Shepherd of Mansfield, Pamela and Bob Valentine of Cherry Valley, Ca, Patricia Lail 
of Phoenix, Az, Tony Shepherd of Mansfield, Dianne Knipp of Galion, and Allen Shepherd of Butler; 
her 14 grandchildren, Audrey and Adam Valentine, Joseph and Zacharia Halley, Lindsay Lail, 
Matthew (Jonie) Shepherd, Alicia Knipp, John (Angie) Knipp, Dakota Knipp, Brittany, Corbin, Landon, 
Nicholas and Penny Shepherd; her four great-grandchildren; the father of her children, 
whom she was married to for over 20 years, Lester Shepherd of Mansfield; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Pauline was preceded in death by her significant other for over 20 years, Thomas Davis; her two brothers, 
Gene Crockett and James "J.T." Crockett; and her sister Shirley Dingus.Friends may call 
Wednesday January 21, 2015 from 2 - 4 PM at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, 303 Portland Way North, Galion. 
The family of Pauline would like to say thank you to Signature Health Care staff for their loving care 
and support over the last four years.The Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Pauline Shepherd.



Submitted by:Peggy Lauritzen -misspeggy55 at gmail.com 

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