Charleah Madalynn Shepherd

Charleah Madalynn Shepherd, 2 months of age, passed away on May 24, 2024 in her home. She was the beloved daughter of Bradley Allan Shepherd and Taylor Michelle Thomas. Charleah was born on March 18, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

She was very passionate about her bottles; she did not miss a meal, and she ate a couple in between. She loved spending the day with her mama, but she always waited for her daddy to come home from work. She hated wearing hair bows, but she allowed her mother to adorn her head with them. She enjoyed car rides as long as the car was in motion. Going outside could calm any storm that raged inside her little mind. She loved all the snuggles she could get. She enjoyed her “spa time” in the bathtub. She liked being read to, and her favorite book was “Ellis’ Propeller”. 

Charleah was a very loved baby girl, and it was easy to know by the smile she wore. She met her milestones ahead of time; she was such a smart baby. She will be remembered always. 

Charleah was proceeded in death by her Great-Great Grandmother Madalynn Ramsey, her Pappy Gary Melton, and her Mamaw B. 

She is survived by (paternal): her daddy, Bradley Shepherd; her Grammy, Leah Shepherd; her BB, Barbara McCullough; her cousins, Icie and Zaryn Owen, Tamara McCullough, Beth Best, Maci McCullough; her Aunt, Lauren Stewart; and her great uncles, Scott and Steve McCullough. 

She is survived by (maternal): her mommy, Taylor Thomas; her Pa, Parker Thomas; her Meemaw, Kendra Thomas; her Aunt, Courtney Murphy; her Uncles, Layne Murphy and Dylan Denton; her cousins, KatieGrace Wattenbarger, Julia Wattenbarger, Saylor Murphy, Hazen and Anthony Henry; her Gigi, Haley Henry; her Nana, Nancy West; and her Great-Grandmother, Debi Stovall.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with Pastor Nick Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Niota Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon-1:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Those unable to attend may send condolences to www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/Charleah-Shepherd.  Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of the arrangements