Mrs. Carlita Delores Shepard , age 75, of Hampstead, laid down the burdens of this life and was added to Heaven's beautiful garden on Sunday, November 19, 2023 while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center located in Wilmington, NC. Mrs. Shepard is the wife of the late Mr. Lorenzo Shepard.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Manhollow Missionary Baptist Church - 55 Manhollow Church Road Hampstead, NC 28443. Interment will immediately follow in the Edgecomb Community Cemetery located in Hampstead, North Carolina.

Public Viewing and Visitation for family and friends will take place 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Manhollow Missionary Baptist Church - 55 Manhollow Church Road Hampstead, NC 28443