Joan Lovett Shephard (nee Garford), 94, of Elyria passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at Falling Water Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born February 12, 1924 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. Joan enjoyed painting and playing the piano. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl Westbrook of Hollie, MI.; son Carl III (Brenda) of Strongsville; numerous grandchildren; several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Jr. in 2011; parents Harry and Margaret Garford (nee Rowe); 3 sisters. There will be No Visitation or Services. Arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria, 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com