Marlene (Torrence) Sheppard

Marlene Sheppard

Marlene Torrence Myers Sheppard, 83, of Orient, Ohio, passed peacefully at home on March 14, 2024. Marlene was born on October 3, 1940, in Meigs County, Ohio and lived the last 33 years in Madison County, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Audrey (Allison) Torrence. She is survived by her husband, Charles Sheppard, who was her soulmate and best friend. Marlene had two children, Ronald Myers (Lisa) and Renita Myers and three step-children Peggy Sue (Russ) Hawkins, Lisa Fisher, and Charles (Jodi) Sheppard, Jr. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Melissa (Kent) Morris, Savannah (Brian) Brock, Sarah (Michael) Shields, Jamie (Sasha) Myers, Stephen (Julie) Morczek, Amanda (Luis ) Prieto, Christopher (Amanda) Myers, Andrew (Kyla) Myers, Melody Hawkins, Alissa Sheppard- Whitt, and many great grandchildren whom she loved with all of her heart.

Marlene worked as a construction truck dispatcher for over 40 years. She had a deep passion for racing and worked at Columbus Motor Speedway for 49 years. She received employee of the year from CMS. She loved to travel especially cruises with her family and friends.

The family invites friends to call at the Lynch Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 124 E. High Street, London, Ohio 43140 on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 2:00-5:00p.