1921
2017
Olene Shepherd was born October 13, 1921 to I.D. Shepherd and Eola Glyn (Ratliff) Shepherd on their farm located 5 miles from Florence, Texas. She spent her entire childhood in this location, attending Florence schools. She died June 13, 2017 at the age of 95 years and 8 months.
The long porches and huge oak trees along the N. Salado Creek afforded Olene with wide, open spaces to run, play, swim and dream with her sisters and brother after chores were done. No tellin' how many times each child was baptized by their siblings in the creek next to their farmhouse.
Olene accepted Christ at an early age and attended the Primitive Baptist Church. As an adult, she was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Florence, Texas.
Olene married Melvin Stewart on June 29, 1941. To this union were born four sons, Lyndell, Donnie, Randy and Hershel. Olene and Melvin raised their boys with good ol' fashioned values, teaching them to honor their word and respect others.
God blessed Olene with the talent to see and paint the beauty around her to share with others. Images of the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, and her beloved Texas Hill Country with its Bluebonnets, Indian Paint Brushes and Wine Cups adorned hundereds, if not thousands, of canvases that were complimented by Melvin's vintage barn wood frames. She was "An Artista Extraordinaire" teaching art classes and selling her art at shows and from her studio in Florence.
Olene was preceded in death by her parents Zeke and Eola, her husband of 70 years Melvin, one son Donnie O'Neal, her grandson Jason, four sisters, Janie Caskey, Lois Baker, Zekle Faith and Imogene Baker, one brother Ira Shepherd, and Ottie an infant sibling.
Surviving Olene are three sons Lyndell (Nancy), Randy (Sharon), Hershel (Pat), and Donnie's wife Ginny. Her last living sibling, Carl Shepherd, also survives her.
Cherishing her memory are 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and precious nieces and beloved nephews too numerous to mention by name.
The family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Lawler Cemetery in Florence, Texas.
Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.
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June 23, 2017
Joshua Stewart
Granny, I'm not exactly sure what to say, except that I love you beyond description. I will always cherish the many Precious Memories we made together. I rejoice that you are in an awesome place, celebrating eternal life with Jesus. I look forward to the day that I can join you and Jesus in Glory. Until then, I will be forever thankful for the laughter, the stories, and the unbelievable kindness and love you have always shown me. This isn't a goodbye, but a "see you later." You were and always will be the best great-grandmother anyone could ask for!
Love you beyond measure!
June 23, 2017
I am awful at putting into words the feelings that flood my thoughts. "Skeeter" was the person I first remember from my youth(other than my parents). They stayed with us for a time during WWII while most of our uncles served our country. This generation/Olene was our family. They were our rock on which to launch our lives. Family was important and close.
Only as i grew into adulthood did i grasp just how important that was. So many hours of fun at her kitchen table playing games, painting, eating and just visiting will be treasured and shared. Mostly i remember her smile/ laughter and it was always there; i cannot remember when it was not. Love was central in her life. God bless her and family. Ron and Mary Baker
June 22, 2017
Ginny Stewart
To the greatest Mother in-in-law ever. Thank you for sharing so much love with me and giving me the opportunity of being a part of your life. Your wisdom and talent was shared with so many of us, we loved you and will miss you. Know you are in my heart forever. Till we meet again,
June 19, 2017
Shayla Stewart
I remember as a little child going over to my grandmothers house and she would play her harmonica and make us cookies. We would always love going over there and playing with her. Forever be remembered!
June 19, 2017
Isaac Stewart
I remember when my brother and I went to go eat lunch with her every day when she lived with us.
June 19, 2017
Beverly Faith Hrabal
You were so dearly loved by me and many others but you were my Aunt and I wanted to grow up just like you. I will miss you so much but I know you are Home at last. Love and hugs, Beverly Faith Hrabal and Family
June 18, 2017
We share in the loss of the wonderful and talented Aunt. Accept our deepest sympathy.
James & Jo Caskey
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