Margaret Linton Shepherd, 94, of Tylertown, MS passed away on October 31, 2026, in Forrest, MS. She was born April 27, 1932, in Meridian, MS to the late Henry Linton and Annie Damaris Linton. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Shepherd; son, Jim Shepherd; brother, Gene Linton; and sisters, Lorene Bonner and Opal Mayfield.

Left to cherish her memory are children, Tom Shepherd (Pam) and Rena Conerly (Mark); grandchildren, Holly Fountain, Rusty Shepherd (Debbie), Laura Smith (Steven), Lee Shepherd (Haley), Jacob Shepherd (Janna), Catherine Shepherd (Mitchel), Karena Leggett (Michael), Kimberly Clark (Brent), and Buddy Conerly (Nicole); 31 great grandchildren; along with a host of great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

For 30 plus years Mrs. Shepherd was an educator for the Walthall County School District and Pine High School in Louisianna. She was a faithful member of Tylertown Baptist Church where she enjoyed attending the senior ladies Sunday school class. Margaret was a talented seamstress and founded a quilting club that she hosted in her home. She also loved traveling the world, gardening, reading, and she treasured the companionship of her furry friends.

Visitation will be held at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home, 412 Beulah Ave. Tylertown, MS 39667, on November 05, 2026, from 10:00 AM until funeral; service at 11:00 AM with Reverend Justin Knight and Reverend Randall Griffin officiating with burial to follow in the Tylertown Cemetery. Hartman Hughes Capps Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Lee Shepherd, Brogan Shepherd, Jacob Shepherd, Jackson Shepherd, Rusty Shepherd, and Buddy Conerly.