Victoria Susan (Sprague) Shepherd was born June 13, 1846, at Greenwich, New York, and died April 5, 1911, aged 64 years, 9 months and 22 days. She was, married to J.P. Shepherd February 2, 1871, in Greenwich, N.Y., and moved to Marshall County, Iowa, where they resided until 1878 when they moved to Colorado and in 1881 they came to Manning, Iowa, where they have resided ever since.

She was converted and joined the M.E. Church in 1882. She was faithful to her Christian duties and especially as a Sabbath school teacher until she was prevented by, disease from performing her much cherished duties. For a number of years she has been a constant sufferer of rheumatism and other disorders, but she bore her affliction with much patience and Christian partitude, excepting when her pain seemed to be unbearable. On April 2 her condition grew more serious and on Wednesday afternoon she gave up the struggle for life and passed away to be with Him who gave his life for her.

She leaves her husband and two daughters, Mrs. S.C. Bingham, of Manning, Iowa, and Mrs. T.T. Schroeder, of Denver, Colorado. One daughter died in infancy. Also she leaves four grandchildren, her sisters in the church and a number of friends One of Sister Shepherd's choice verses was, "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalms 126:5."

Her funeral services were held from the M.E. Church on April 7 at 2 p.m.

A goody number were in attendance to sympathize with the bereaved and to show their appreciation for the departed. Her remains were deposited in the Manning Cemetery to await the general resurrection morning. The services were conducted by the writer.

J.N. Hosier, Pastor M.E. Church

April 20, 1911
Card of Thanks.
We desire to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother.
J.P. Shepherd and daughters.