Della L. Shepard

June 29, 1933 - September 27, 2021

Della L. Shepard, 88, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on September 27, 2021. A visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 9:00 A.M. Friday, October 1, 2021 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. Della was born the daughter of Elmer and Geneva Richardson on June 29, 1933 in Anderson, Missouri. Della’s greatest passion was taking care of her family which she dearly cherished. She also enjoyed and spent many hours quilting and sewing. Della is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Shepard; daughter, Billie Louise Fiedler; son, Stephan Allen Shepard; brothers, Melvin and Ralph Richardson; and sister, Arphena Kirch. Della is survived by her daughters, Debora (Bruce) Rumple and Stephanie (Rodney) Dalrymple; son-in-law, Mark Fiedler; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Evergreen Community of Johnson County or Evergreen Hospice. Please visit Della’s memorial website at www.maplehillfuneralhome.com