Brenda Gail Shepard, 65, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at her home. Brenda was born July 24, 1949 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Turner Mae and Corine Johnson Shepard. She had been employed as a lab technician with Sealed Air Corporation and was preceded in death by her sister Verlie Skipper. Surviving are her daughter, Tabitha Stevens of Rockingham and brother, James L. Goodale (Sheree`) of Concord, VA. Graveside services were held Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Eastside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 904 Fayetteville Rd., Rockingham, NC 28379.