| Married Name | | Her married name was Sheppard. |
| Birth* | 13 Sep 1871 | Lillian was born at Georgia on 13 Sep 1871.1 |
| | She was the daughter of Charles W. Shepard and Mary E. Mattox. |
| Marriage* | 25 Dec 1892 | She married Rev. George Bright Culpepper at Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia, on 25 Dec 1892.2 |
| Married Name | 25 Dec 1892 | As of 25 Dec 1892, her married name was Culpepper. |
| 1900 Census | 1 Jun 1900 | Lillian was listed as Rev. George Bright Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Fort Valley, Houston Co., Georgia.3 |
| 1910 Census | 15 Apr 1910 | Lillian was listed as Rev. George Bright Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Fort Valley, Houston Co., Georgia.4 |
| 1920 Census | 1 Jan 1920 | Lillian was listed as Rev. George Bright Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Fort Valley, Houston Co., Georgia.5 |
| 1930 Census | 1 Apr 1930 | Lillian was listed as a mother in George Bacon Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Fort Valley, Peach Co., Georgia.6 |
| Death* | 18 Nov 1939 | She died at Fort Valley, Peach Co., Georgia, on 18 Nov 1939.1 |
| Burial* | circa 20 Nov 1939 | Her body was interred circa 20 Nov 1939 at Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Peach Co., Georgia.1 |
| Biography* | | History of Peach County, p. 228, states that George Bright Culpepper "married Mrs. Lillian (Shepard) Sheppard of Liberty County...."
Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper which noted: Had my wife lived until December 25, 1942, we would have been married 50 years. We travelled life's road happily for nearly 47 years. "The heart of her husband safely trusted in her." When the children came, we were glad and thankful. When they were well, we were happy; when they were sick, we were sad and sat by and watched them diligently. No children ever had a better mother. We had sadness; but also gladness. We saw clouds gather, heard thunder roll, saw lightning flash; but we also saw the clear, blue sky of another and beautiful morning. We went to the cemetery but we also heard the cry of the new-born babe. We saw our children go to the marriage alter; we told them good-by when they went out into the world for themselves. Many a time we waited and watched and prayed - waiting for the doctor. We sometimes wore shabby clothes; and sometimes we were pinched by poverty. We tried to trust in God and live right. Sorrows sometimes encompassed us round and about, and we often did not know which way to turn. Finally, on the 18th day of November, 1939, my wife laid her burdens down and went home to God. But I would go through all the past 47 years with my wife just to gather with her and the children one more Christmastide - just to hang up the stockings with her once more - just to hear the joyous shouts and laughter of little fellows on Christmas morning, as they saw what, to them, was a wonderful sight. If Heaven has anything sweeter than this, I shall be glad to see it. I am the last of my line. I am standing and facing the fast declining sun. I do not know what awaits me beyond the grave; but if God will let me look into Heaven now and then and see my family and loved ones happy - that will be Heaven enough for me. |