Nell Rose Sheppard, 91, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Nell was born October 2, 1929 in Vivian, Louisiana to Benjamin Davenport and Myrtle Pittman Davenport.
She was the owner of Shep's Drive Inn and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Port Arthur.
Nell was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Sheppard; daughter, Cheryl L. Sheppard and son, James Brett Sheppard.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth L. Sheppard of Port Neches; grandchildren, Leslie Park, Chad Sheppard, Jackye Mees, Paige Harrell, Kristin Lyons, Rachel Sheppard, Kelli Holmes; and eight great grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. with a graveside service following at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial in Park Port Neches.