Mrs. Ruth Mae Dilward Sheppard

September 3, 1946 - November 30, 2018

SAVANNAH - Mrs. Ruth Mae Dilward Sheppard, 72 entered eternal rest on Friday, November 30, 2018 at her home under the professional care of Hospice Savannah. She was born on September 3, 1946 to the parents of Richard Herbert Wiggins and Rose Mary Dilward in Savannah, Georgia. She received her education in the public schools, Haven Home School and was a graduated of Sol. C. Johnson High School, Class of 1954. She is a member of Union Skidaway Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, George John Sheppard, Sr., father, Richard Herbert Wiggins, a daughter, Theresa Sheppard Mincey. She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Latrell T. Sheppard of Savannah, and Shantell Sheppard of Jacksonville, FL; one son, George J. Sheppard, Jr. of Savannah; parents, Rose Mary McNair four grandchildren, other relatives and friends.