Anita L. Shepard, age 61, of Inverness, FL passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto. Anita was born on July 26, 1955 in St. Louis, MO to the late Clarence and Ruth Vanitta (Walton) Dowthitt.
She was employed by the Nestle Food Corporation in the packaging department for a number of years. Anita made Citrus County her home 4 years ago after relocating from Granite City, IL where she grew up. She was married to John Joseph Shepard until his passing on August 26, 2011. Anita was a member and supporter of many Veterans organizations in the area. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and listening to music. She had a great love for animals, especially dogs.
Those left to mourn Anita’s passing are her sister, Diane Dowthitt and her husband Ed Bodanske of Cape Coral, FL; and significant other, Michael Mendez of Inverness, FL. Private cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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