Teresa F. (nee Mitchell) Sheppard, beloved wife to the late Ronald Sheppard. Devoted mother of Reina (Rosario Esparza) Sheppard. Loving grandmother of Gabriella Esparza and Nicholas Esparza. Dear sister of Archibald Mitchell and David Nurse. Aunt of Curtis Mitchell and Brian Mitchell. Teresa was born in Trinidad, she loved cooking, dancing, going to church and participating in the church choir. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband and collecting elephants in her spare time. Teresa passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, age 97. Private service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be expressed at John Hopkins University for Neurological Research , 550 N. Broadway, Suite 731 Baltimore, MD 21205. Special condolences may be expressed at www.frederickfh.com