Dolores Shepherd Miltenberger of Greenville, TX, passed away Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at the age of 86.
Dolores was born July 9th, 1935, in Dallas, TX, to Daniel Andrew Shepherd, Jr. and Nina Margaret Allen. Shortly after her birth, she went to live with her mother and stepfather, Carl Crimmons. She lived with them until she was married in 1957 to the Rev. Gordon Miltenberger. Father Gordon and Dolores had two sons, G.K. Miltenberger II of Stephenville, and Anthony W. (Tony) Miltenberger of Greenville.
Dolores was trained in musical artistry, had a beautiful singing voice, and was a gifted pianist and organist. She loved to cook and was a talented chef. Dolores had a passion for genealogy. She was an active member of several patriotic societies, including the DAR, DAC, Daughters of the War of 1812, and others. She served at the local, state, and national levels in each. Dolores was a practicing Episcopalian since 1954, and she and Father Gordon have most recently been active members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville since 2003.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, D.A. Shepherd III. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Father Gordon; son, G.K. Miltenberger II and wife Joy; son, Tony Miltenberger and wife Deana, A.J. and Aubri; granddaughter, Vanessa Miltenberger and fiancé Nakia Harper; step-granddaughter, Kaitlin Lopez and husband Edwin, and Joseph; her sister, Margaret Parham and husband Bill; nephew, Wade Parham and wife Kim; great-niece, Charlotte Parham; nephew, D.A. Shepherd IV; niece, Dana Weld; and numerous cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, August 28th, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville.