Nellie "Bonnie" Shepherd

July 17, 1928 - November 18, 2020

Nellie Faye “Bonnie” Shepherd, 92, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on November 18, 2020 at the Bloomfield Care Center. She was born July 17, 1928 in rural Wapello County, Iowa to Richard and Ruth Waller Donelson. Nearly everyone knew her as Bonnie. On September 14, 1946 she married John Shepherd. They moved to California for a short time and then moved back to Iowa. They lived around the Drakesville area for a few years and then in 1976 they moved northwest of Drakesville and stayed there until they moved to Bloomfield in 1996. She spent the last year of her life at the Bloomfield Care Center. John passed away on February 22, 2015. For much of her life, Bonnie did upholstery work. She also enjoyed antiques and restoring antique furniture. She is survived by her son, Mike Shepherd of Bloomfield and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Judy Shepherd; five sisters; and a brother. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Breeding Cemetery north of Drakesville. Rev. Tim Frasher will officiate. Due to Covid-19, no visitation is planned. A memorial has been established to her family.