Sheppard, Joan M. on December 4, 2015 of Rockville Centre died peacefully in her sleep. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Daniel, Diana, Alexandra and Andrew, Mother-in-law to Joan and Kathy. Devoted grandmother of Christopher, Kathryn and Paige. One of the founders, teachers and longtime Director of Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center in Rockville Centre. Services will be held at noon on Saturday December 12th at the United Church of Christ at 430 Morris Ave Rockville Centre, lunch reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, 180 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York, 11570.