Erika Leighann Shepard, age 24, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Monday January 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with Lupus.  Born on January 21, 1997, in Connersville, she is the daughter of Paul Shepard and Angel Mengedoht Shepard.

Erika loved spending time with her family, especially family game night, and was avid animal lover.

She has left behind to cherish her memory, her father and stepmother, Paul and Challa Shepard of Greenwood; her mother, Angel (Michael Johnson) Shepard of Connersville; two brothers, Tyler (Krysinda) Shepard of Richmond and Drew Shepard of Greenwood; a niece Paislee Shepard and a nephew, Silas Shepard.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Serenity Anjel Reid.

Family and friends may gather at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8 ^th Street, Connersville, on Thursday January 13, 2022 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Services will follow at 1:00 pm.