Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameAnne John HUNTER 
470, Anne Hunter Shepherd,404, Annie John Hunter-Female-27 October 1929 – 2022-•-LR42-P5C
470, Anne Hunter Shepherd,404, Annie John Hunter-Female-27 October 1929 – 2022-•-LR42-P5CBirthOct 27, 1929, Statham, Barrow County, Georgia470, Anne Hunter Shepherd,404, Anne Hunter Shepherd-Obituary Information
Death2022470, Anne Hunter Shepherd
BurialEvergreen Memorial Park, 3655 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia470, Anne Hunter Shepherd
Spouses
1Billy Van SHEPHERD 470, Mamie E Tickle Shepherd-Obituary Information,470, Doris Pauline “Darsie” Shepherd Logan,404, Billy Van Shepherd-Male-4 October 1927 – 16 May 1988-•-LXSQ-48X,470, Billy Van Shepherd,470, Anne Hunter Shepherd-Obituary Information
470, Mamie E Tickle Shepherd-Obituary Information,470, Doris Pauline “Darsie” Shepherd Logan,404, Billy Van Shepherd-Male-4 October 1927 – 16 May 1988-•-LXSQ-48X,470, Billy Van Shepherd,470, Anne Hunter Shepherd-Obituary InformationBirthOct 4, 1927, Ossipee, Alamance County, North Carolina404, Billy Van Shepherd-Male-4 October 1927 – 16 May 1988-•-LXSQ-48X
DeathMay 16, 1988, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia404, Billy Van Shepherd-Male-4 October 1927 – 16 May 1988-•-LXSQ-48X
BurialEvergreen Memorial Park, 3655 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia470, Billy Van Shepherd
FatherJesse Talmage SHEPHERD (1891-1948)
MotherMamie Essie TICKLE (1898-1969)
Obituary Online notes for Anne John HUNTER
Anne Hunter Shepherd, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and the wife of the late Billy Van Shepherd, departed this Earth for her eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Born in Statham, GA, she was the daughter of the late Claude Hunter and Birdie Mae (Butler) Hunter. I
n addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: James Hunter, Lanoise Hunter, Clarence Hunter, Howard Hunter, Cammie Lee (Hunter) Hardigree and Charles "Sonny" Hunter.
Anne graduated from Statham High School in 1946, and the University of Georgia in 1950 with a degree in Home Economics.
Mrs. Shepherd and her husband Billy purchased Chick Piano in 1964. Following Billy's death in 1988, Anne, with the help of her children, continued to run one of the few family-owned family businesses in the Athens area, specifically the oldest business, serving customers for 80 years in Downtown Athens.
Anne was a dynamic part of the Athens community for many years. She served as President of Downtown Council many times over several decades. She also served on the Downtown Development Board of Directors. In addition, she has served the community as President of the Athens Pilot Club, volunteered for years at Athens Regional Medical Center, and participated in the Citizens Police Academy. Anne was a recipient of the Small Business Person of the Year Award, and nominated for the Athena Award. In 2013, she was awarded the Key To The City by then Mayor Nancy Denson. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Downtown Development Authority in January 2020. Anne was prestigiously honored by the Georgia House of Representatives with House Resolution 1143 to commend her for her commitment to improving the city of Athens.
Over the years, Anne was very active in church and community service. At West End Baptist and Central Baptist, she served as Sunday School teacher, WMU Director and VBS Director. She also coordinated social events for various children, youth, college, and single ministries in the community. As her children were growing up, she was involved at Chase Street Elementary as PTA President, and Brownie and Girl Scout Troop Leader. She served as Class Mother in schools that her children attended.
Anne's family and friends adored her. She was a joyful presence and touched the lives of so many. 470, Anne Hunter Shepherd
Born in Statham, GA, she was the daughter of the late Claude Hunter and Birdie Mae (Butler) Hunter. I
n addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: James Hunter, Lanoise Hunter, Clarence Hunter, Howard Hunter, Cammie Lee (Hunter) Hardigree and Charles "Sonny" Hunter.
Anne graduated from Statham High School in 1946, and the University of Georgia in 1950 with a degree in Home Economics.
Mrs. Shepherd and her husband Billy purchased Chick Piano in 1964. Following Billy's death in 1988, Anne, with the help of her children, continued to run one of the few family-owned family businesses in the Athens area, specifically the oldest business, serving customers for 80 years in Downtown Athens.
Anne was a dynamic part of the Athens community for many years. She served as President of Downtown Council many times over several decades. She also served on the Downtown Development Board of Directors. In addition, she has served the community as President of the Athens Pilot Club, volunteered for years at Athens Regional Medical Center, and participated in the Citizens Police Academy. Anne was a recipient of the Small Business Person of the Year Award, and nominated for the Athena Award. In 2013, she was awarded the Key To The City by then Mayor Nancy Denson. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Downtown Development Authority in January 2020. Anne was prestigiously honored by the Georgia House of Representatives with House Resolution 1143 to commend her for her commitment to improving the city of Athens.
Over the years, Anne was very active in church and community service. At West End Baptist and Central Baptist, she served as Sunday School teacher, WMU Director and VBS Director. She also coordinated social events for various children, youth, college, and single ministries in the community. As her children were growing up, she was involved at Chase Street Elementary as PTA President, and Brownie and Girl Scout Troop Leader. She served as Class Mother in schools that her children attended.
Anne's family and friends adored her. She was a joyful presence and touched the lives of so many. 470, Anne Hunter Shepherd