Janice Fleming Roberts Shepherd Obituary (1937 - 2019)

Janice Catherine Fleming Roberts Shepherd passed away November 30, 2019, in Houston, Texas, where she had lived most of her life. She was born on December 31, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois. Janice attended Lamar High School and graduated from Southwestern University, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She went on to teach elementary school and retired from the Houston Independent School District. Simultaneously, she owned Books Galore, books being one of her life's passions. Janice also enjoyed the arts and loved to socialize within the artist community. Family always came first for Janice. She leaves behind three sons: Kenneth Clarke Roberts (Donna), Steven Fleming Roberts (Linda), and Douglas Graves Roberts; six grandchildren: Elian, Callan, Brianna, Samantha, Grace, and Bobby; and her sister, Judy Fleming Canada. She was predeceased by her husband George Shepherd, and her parents Warren and Lucille Fleming. Janice will always be remembered for her faith, kindness, and beauty, both inside and out. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019, at 11am. Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church 11612 Memorial Dr Houston, TX 77024 (713) 782-1710 Kenneth , Douglas and Myself would love to hear your stories. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.