Murriel Ward Chivers Shepherd was born on May 10, 1930 in Elkhart, Texas to George and Lebor (Mosley) Chivers. She was the first of seven children.

Murriel was raised in Elkhart, Texas and attended Henry High School in Elkhart, Texas.

She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Washington Chapel Church. She was a life member.

Murriel married Grover Shepherd in holy matrimony. This union was blessed with five children.

Murriel worked as a cook at a restaurant.

On January 5, 2017 in Elkhart, Texas, Murriel left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lebor Chivers; husband, Grover Shepherd; two sisters, Cora Sue Allison and Dixie Jean Shivers; brother, Billy Sherman Chivers; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Shepherd.

Those left behind to cherish sweet memories are: three sons, Steve Shepherd, Larry Shepherd and Bobby Shepherd, all of Elkhart, Texas; five daughters, Virginia Gail Oywoull, Cheryl Shepherd of Houston, Texas, Erma Clewis of Elkhart, Texas, Betty Weley and Beryene Sam of Houston, Texas; brother, Lee George Chivers of Palestine, Texas; two sisters, Myra Chivers, Houston, Texas and Ida Dell Crawford of Palestine, Texas; 11 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.