Kathy Sue Shepard, 58, of Shelbyville died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at her home.

Born May 13, 1951, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Polly Smothers.

Survivors include her mother of Shelbyville; daughter, Kerri Shepard of Shelbyville; son, Bert "Kenny" Shepard of Shelbyville; and granddaughter, Emma Shepard.

Ms. Shepard had been a factory worker.

She loved gardening and flowers.

No public services will be observed.

Services have been entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.

Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Riley Hospital Down Syndrome Foundation, in care of Riley Children's Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.