Michele (Steelman) Shepherd

Mary "Michele" Steelman Shepherd, age 58 of Sparta, NC; passed away Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at Lotus Village in Sparta, NC.

Michele was born November 23rd, 1966 in Davie County to David Lee Steelman and the late Jimmie Sue Everhardt. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant son, James Paul Miles; a step-son, Colton Jackson. Michele enjoyed going to the river and going to the farm, collecting rocks, and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include a daughter, Sarah Alison Steelman of Blowing Rock; a grandson, Lucas Peyton Steelman of Blowing Rock; her father and step mother, David and Donna Steelman of Advance; two step sisters: Brandy Shirley and husband Shawn, Amber Davenport and husband Chris; her companion, Tim Parsons of Sparta; a special daughter in law, Amy Slough of Sparta; two nephews, two cousins: Kim Miller and Sherry Chastain, both of Sparta; special friends: Bob and Diane Woodward of Sparta, Brandy Evans of Ennice; multiple aunts, uncles, extended family and friends also survive.

No formal services will be held.

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