Margaret Ruth (Polly Nutter) Shepherd, 90, of Parkersburg, passed away on November 11, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on June 28, 1936, the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Nutter and Stella Gertrude (Eneix) Nutter.
Polly attended Wood County Schools. She worked at McCrory’s 5-and-10-cent store for 55 cents an hour. Polly Married Franklin D. Shepherd on December 25, 1953; they were married for 68 years.
They were the parents of 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
In 1996, Polly volunteered in the kitchen at DAV 32 during Bingo on Monday evenings. 1998, she helped organize the Food Pantry for Veterans and worked with it for 23 years.
In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Shepherd, sister, Delores Nutter, and brother, Robert Nutter.
The service will be on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Dan Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice and the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the DAV Chapter 32 Food Pantry; 934 Little Stillwell Rd, Davisville, WV 26142
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com
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