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Eura Shepard Obituary
JONESBOROUGH - Eura Scott Shepard (Scottie), 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caregivers on July 27, 2023, in Johnson City, TN. Scottie was born to James and Eura Scott in LA; She went on to graduate from LSU with a bachelor's degree in medical technology and worked at Baton Rouge General Hospital and Louisiana Reference Laboratories. She cherished her family, traveling, and spending time with friends. Her husband, Johnny Shepard, preceded her in death as did her parents, brothers, James and William Scott and sister, Betty Duncan. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Dr. Melissa Palazzo (Dr. Tony Palazzo), Belinda Hale (Mark Hale) and Rebecca Thomas; Grandchildren: Alexandra and Gianna Palazzo, Lorna and Layla Hale, and Michael, Claire and Andrew Thomas; Great-grandchild: Nicolo' Palazzo; and siblings: Patrick Scott, Sue Latteo (Phil Latteo) and Martha Scott. The family appreciates the kind care provided by Dominion Senior Living and Caris Healthcare in Johnson City, TN; In lieu of flowers, consider donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
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Rebecca MacPherson
May 27, 2025
Scottie was a wonderful woman. She was a kind friend to my mom, Dolores Kirkland, when we lived in Tennessee. They would go on long drives together, and Scottie showed her a lot of the state. I'll never forget her when she helped me out during my oldest son, Clay's graduation party. She could tell I was going through a lot then as we were preparing to move out of Tennessee, and she took me aside and gave me words of wisdom. I will always be grateful to her, and my mom misses her terribly. RIP, Scottie. We love you!
Buster Dewailly
August 6, 2023
To the family of Scottie,
I met Scottie in January 1983 when I began my year of Med Tech internship at BRGH. Her lab (RIA) was the first section I was to work in. Despite a little bit of nervousness, she made me feel welcome, and taught me many benchwork skills that I continued to use in a career of almost 37 years of lab work. A couple of years later we worked the late shift together at LRL until I left to go to a plant. For a while I would call her when I worked nights. She was an awesome teacher and friend. My condolences to you all.
Elizabeth Bailes
August 4, 2023
I was a couple of years behind Eura in school. I mainly knew her in Rainbow. I looked up to her as did all of the younger Rainbow girls. See you again my friend!
Linda T. Boulton
August 3, 2023
Missy, Lindy, and Becky, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom loved all of you so much.
We have very fond memories of her at Faith Baptist Church. She was so much a part of our church and all who knew her. Our love and sympathy to all your family.
Bro. Bill and Linda Boulton
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