Natalie Noll Shepherd

Natalie Noll Shepherd

Beloved Mother and Grandmother -

Natalie Ann (Noll) Shepherd, age 73, of Camp Hill, passed away at home on Sunday, June 6, 2021.  Natalie was born on Sunday, August 17, 1947, in Spartanburg, SC to the late John Jacob Noll and Natalie Irene (Meyer) Noll.  In addition to her parents, Natalie is preceded in death by her seven beloved felines, Friskie, Allie, Abbie, Bruno, ZZ, Sophie and Max.

Natalie’s survivors include her three children: Meredith Shepherd of Mechanicsburg, Kyle Shepherd of Camp Hill, Courtney Irene Gribble and husband, Robert, of Virginia Beach, VA; her former husband and friend, Joseph Shepherd of Mechanicsburg; her four grandchildren: Gabriel Gribble, James Gribble, Bianca Gribble and Baine Gribble; her two brothers: John Noll and wife, Rheiny, of Florida, Thomas Noll and wife, Sherry, of New York; her beloved felines: Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker.

Natalie graduated from Camp High School as part of the class of 1965 and Penn State University in 1971.  She was a drum majorette in high school and a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority, while she attended Penn State.  She worked as an administrative Assistant for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Environmental Protection.  Natalie loved animals and kept many beloved felines as pets over the years.  She also had a special place in her heart for Meredith’s dog, Arlo.  Natalie enjoyed tending to her garden, antiquing and was a talented seamstress. Natalie loved her family and cherished every moment that they shared.  She will be greatly missed.

A service celebrating Natalie’s life will be announced when scheduled.  Cremation was private.

Contributions in celebration of Natalie’s life can be made to SPCA International, www.spcai.org/donate to a charity to aid in the fight against domestic abuse.

Natalie’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Natalie’s full obituary, view her photograph, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.