Ann Shepherd, age 71, of Athens, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born in 1955 to Lane Charles and Lela Grace Bennett. She was a graduate of Johnson High School in 1974. Ann enjoyed reading and the outdoors. She loved spending time with her daughter and her grandchildren. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her father, Lane Charles Bennett; brother, Sherman Bennett, and son, Dylan Shepherd.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ansley and Adam Howe; grandchildren, Hayden, Emersyn and Chloe; mother, Lela Bennett; niece, Brandy (Perry) Echols; great niece and nephew, Charissa (Austin) Berry, and Chandler Migliore; along with many loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory in Gainesville, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service.

Those wishing to leave condolences may do so at www.littledavenport.com

Little and Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of the arrangements.