Ms. Janis R. Sheppard was born November 6, 1951 in Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, to Ms. Jestine Winford and to the late Henry Sheppard Sr. One brother preceded her in death, Mr. Alex Sheppard. She attended the public schools of Savannah, Chatham County and retired from healthcare nursing. Her memories will be cherished by a loving son Eric L. Sheppard Sr.(Jeanette)of Savannah, Mother Ms. Jestine Winford of Savannah, four grandchildren: Eric Jr., Erica, Arkeem, Leroy; one great grandson: Deandrea Jr.,; one great granddaughter: Jameria; four sisters: Ms. Diane Green, Ms. Charlesetta Anderson, Ms. Lanette Winford,Stephanie Sheppard all of Savannah, three brothers Mr. Henry Sheppard Jr., Mr. Marvin Sheppard, Mr. Michael Drayton a host neices nephews cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held 12pm Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Tremont Temple Baptist Church 1110 M.L. King Jr. Blvd Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery