Fern Joyce Sheppard Finley of Bullard, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 11, 2018. Fern was born to Frances Amelia Gruver and George W. Sheppard. Fern graduated from New London High School in 1943, and was a graduate of Port Arthur College. Fern had a passion to work so she was fortunate to work as a secretary to the Port Arthur Fire Chief and Lamar University Dean of Engineering, Fern was the Charter President- Aurora Chapter: American Business Women’s Association, owner of FERN’s LES PETITS with husband: Carl E. Finley Co- Coordinator: Prime Timer’s Red Hat Society Humble, TX

Fern is preceded in death by her parents Frances A. Gruver and George W. Sheppard, her husband of 43 years, Carl E. Finley and son, Milton Dene Finley and Great Granddaughter Lexi Nicole. She is survived by her children, Charlotte Finley Domingue companion Delbert Terrier, Ronald E. Finley & wife, Jane Wiltz Finley, Darrell L Finley, two sisters, Myrtle E Cloteaux and Imogene Jackobeit, two brothers AG Sheppard and Windel Sheppard.

Fern is also survived by extended family, Letha Gruver and Special friends, Linda Ruben and Edith Soliz. and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Ferns loving grandchildren, Debbie Domingue Girouard & husband Blaine, Tamara Domingue Hebert, Donald Eugene Finley and Karen Cron , Donna Finley Richard, Dianne Finley Walker & husband Rocky, Brian Carl Finley & wife Laura. 17 Great Grandchildren, Jude Jordan, Avery, Tanner and Miranda Girouard, Megan Domingue Green and husband Daniel, Steven Everett Tucker, Weiand Finley, Lainey and Trissy Cron, Tyley, Victoria and Rhoni Nicole Richard, Drew Walker, Jacey and Bree Walker, Brett Bounds and Victoria Baxter. 6 Great Great Grandchildren, Harmony Grace Green, Peyton Roy Green, Kyleigh Jo Green, Ava Nicole Jordan, Kaydence and Elise Bounds

Memorial donations may be made to Humble First Assembly of God Church / Missions 1915 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E. Humble, TX 77338, 281 446-7215, or your preferred Organization