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Ms. Krystal De’Ann Shepard

6/6/1983 - 4/12/2025

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Obituary For Ms. Krystal De’Ann Shepard

Ms. Krystal De’Ann Shepard of Beckley, WV was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at age of 41.

Krystal was born June 6, 1982 in Beckley, WV to her loving parents Jimmie Shepard of Beckley, WV and the late Queen Shepard.

Krystal grew up as a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Tams, WV.

Krystal attended Crescent Elementary School and Park Junior High. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and ACT in 2001.

Krystal, after high school, attended and graduated from Beckley Beauty Academy and then worked at J.C Penney Salon as a management cosmetologist. Before accepting a position at Rite Aid, she was a devoted Customer Service Representative, for which she served over 17 years, gracing hundreds of people with her loving personality and infectious smile. She later worked at Walgreens as a Key Supervisor for 3plus years.

Krystal was a proud and devoted mother to her only son, Kayden.

Krystal, in addition to her father, leaves cherished memories to her son, Kayden Anderson; life partner, Roger Anderson; siblings, Greg (Tiana) Lavender, Jimineice (Marcus) Harbison, Ivory (Eric) Shepard, Eric Morris, Crystale (Ira) Clements and Donna Medley; uncles, Michael Shepard and Elmer (Patricia) Goins; aunts, Shelia Kroon, Cynthia Stevenson and Tammy Goins.

Krystal, in addition to her beloved and devoted mother, Queen Shepard, she was preceded in death her grandparents, Ivory (Theodore) Lavender and Jean Leron McNeil, Jimmie Shepard Sr.; uncles, Theodore Goins, James Henry Lavender and David Shepard; aunts, Linda Floyd, Ann Stevenson, Trina Stevenson and Renee` Shepard.

Krystal was a fun loving and adoring Auntie to all her many nieces and nephews. She had host of cousins whom she loved as well as friends and associates. She will be sorely missed.

May her light continue to shine on us in this time of grief.

Family directed memorial service will be 3:00PM Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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Connie D Gwynn sent Tender Tribute for Ms. Krystal De’Ann Shepard - 04/17/2025

May fond memories of Krystal and Gods grace provide comfort during this difficult time. Bugs, Connie, Cheryl and Miya

Condolences

04/25/2025

Elizabeth Zeigler

To the Shepard and Lavendar families, My sincere condolences and prayers for your loss! May God strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
04/24/2025

Rachel Curry

Praying for the family. Love you all. Love Rachel and Marilyn
04/24/2025

Liz McCoy
04/23/2025

Edna O'Brien

So sorry for your loss. Prayers lifted for family and friends🙏🏽
04/23/2025

Tera Johnson

My mother worked with her for years and she truly was such a light in the room when I came to visit. Even after she switched jobs I loved visiting with Krystal. She will be so so missed.💔
04/23/2025

Reginald Green

Reggie and Cheryl Green
04/23/2025

Nae manns carson & FAMILY

May THE LORD KEEP THE FAMILY IN HIS CARE🙏
04/22/2025

Stephanie Tate

I am so sorry to hear about Krystal. She was such a kind and fun person. Going to the beauty academy with her and then working with her at JCPenny are times I'll never forget. Rest in peace my friend.
04/22/2025

Jackie

Krystal and I were not only neighbors we were best friends. So many great memories. Her nick name Light perfect name for such a beautiful soul. She definitely was a light and to whomever was blessed to know her has seen that light. She will be missed greatly and my prayers are with her family love you all ❤️
04/22/2025

Sheila Stone
04/21/2025

Donna Galloway

It's difficult to find words to express our love and heartbreak for the Shepard family.Queenie and Krystal played such an essential and intricate part in the care of my daughter Layla. In doing that we came to love you all. You're are all family to us. I have prayed without ceasing for the 'entire' family. May God cover you in His peace and grace and comfort you with His love. We love you and mourn with you in your loss....Sincerely...Donna and Layla Galloway
04/18/2025

Ella Leadbetter

Prayers to the family
04/17/2025

Misty French
04/17/2025

Eileen and Clifford

To the Shephard and lavender family,you have our deepest condolences and prayers. Sincerely Clifford and Eileen Washington
04/17/2025

- Charlene Wynes Davis

Prayers
04/17/2025

Cheryl Gwynn

Sending our deepest condolences. The Gwynn family.
04/16/2025

Mrs.Millie Cox

Mrs. Millie Cox Sorry to hear about Krystal you have my condolences may God give you the strength you need
04/16/2025

Crystal Henry
04/16/2025

Bobby and Stephanie Sanders
04/15/2025

Donna Thompson
04/15/2025

Angel Lawson