Edna Brown Shepherd 79 of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Friday August 7, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born May 24, 1947 to the late Charles Dave and Geneva Boshears Brown in LaFollette, Tennessee. Edna was a graduate of Jacksboro High School and received her nursing degree from Lincoln Memorial University. Her career was dedicated to helping others. She found joy in spending time with her grandchildren, sewing quilts and making doll clothes. Edna was a member of Hickory Valley Community Church.

Edna is survived by her son Charles (Leah) Shepherd of Spring City, Tennessee and her daughter; Andrea (Brian) Tierney of Chattanooga, Tennessee; her sister; Nancy Mills of Knoxville, Tennessee, her brother; Nathan (Darlene) Brown and her grandchildren; Paddy Exum, Rosie Exum, Nevalin (Jonathan) Washburn and Gracie Shepherd; and 2 step-grandsons Justin Tierney and Colin Tierney.

A memorial service for Edna will be Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Hickory Valley Community Church 2201 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, Tennessee at 6pm with Pastor Neal Wrightofficiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 13 from 4pm until 6pm at the church. Burial will be Sunday August 16, 2026 at 5pm at Pond Cemetery in LaFollette, Tennessee.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Edna Shepherd. Please share your words of comfort and memories with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com