Tessa Katelyn Shepard, 28, of Lock Haven, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

She was born in Hersey, a daughter to Gregory Wayne and the late Terri Lynn (McMullen) Shepard.

Tessa was truly an angel. Her gift of giving herself was second to none. She enjoyed being social and truly loved with her whole heart. Her smile and her spirit shined through her physical limitations and enlightened even the most somber moments.

She will be sadly missed, but allow comfort in your hearts knowing she is whole again.

In addition to her father Gregory (Amber) Shepard of Lock Haven, she is survived two brothers, Kasey Clayton of Cartersville, GA, and Winston (Megan) Clayton of Cartersville GA, a sister, Ashtynne Harden of Williamsport, and a brother Lukas Shepard of Lock Haven; paternal grandmother, Mary (Thomas) Holt of Williamsport; paternal grandfather, Ken (Charlotte) Shepard of Jacksonville FL; maternal grandfather Bill Agnone of Muncy, in addition to being loved by step grandmother Ronna Love of Lock Haven and her entire family as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews whom she loved more than life.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Terri McMullen Shepard; maternal grandmother Jackie Agnone; as well as maternal aunt, Robin Agnone and maternal step grandfather Steve Love of Lock Haven.

A celebration of Tessa’s life will be on January 20th, with time and place to be announced.

Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with handling final arrangements. To share a memory or sign an online register book, please visit http://www.crousefuneralhome.com.