Lori R. Sheppard, 55, of Milesburg, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 14, 1970, in State College, to the late Robert E.’Poppy’ Wilson and Judith J. ‘Nina’ (Foster) Wilson. She was married in 1995 to her beloved husband, Brian Sheppard, who survives in Milesburg.
Lori was a 1988 graduate of State College Area High School and was a 1990 graduate of South Hills Business School with an associate’s degree in Marketing and Management. She worked for Restek for 14 years as a senior sales support coordinator until she was forced to retire due to her medical diagnosis of polymyositis. Lori is remembered as being kind and caring with a wicked sense of humor. She enjoyed spending time with her pets and family. She loved bird watching at her feeders and found comfort and peace in painting and listening to podcasts. Before she was diagnosed, she loved watching and attending Penn State football games with
friends.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two children, Allison Miller and her husband Marcus, of Milesburg, and Brian Sheppard II, of Bellefonte. She is also survived by her sister, Kristin Mitchell and her husband Charlie, of Howard, as well as her granddaughter, Andreya K. Miller of Milesburg.
Lori was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lori’s memory at https://everloved.com/life-of/lori-sheppard/. Her family welcomes those who knew her to share their fond memories or stories. Donations will go toward medical and funeral expenses. Per Lori’s wishes, services and burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., Bellefonte.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wetzlerfuneralhome.com