Pluma Jean Lightcap Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pluma Jean Lightcap, 86, of Wapakoneta, died 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2021, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born November 18, 1934, in Farraday, KY, the daughter of Vernon & Ola (Gibson) Webb, who preceded her in death. Pluma Jean was married to Soloman Shepherd, and he is deceased. On July 15, 1966, she married Lawrence “Bud” Lightcap, and he died May 29, 1992. Survivors include, a daughter, Ella “Jeannie” Shepherd Snider, Wapakoneta, a step-daughter, Cheryl Focht, Dayton, Ohio, an adopted daughter, Carla Jackson several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, a sister, Molly Marlene Webb, 2 brothers, Vernon Webb, Jr., Damon “Chunky” Webb, several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by children, Ronnie Shepherd, Jerry Allen Shepherd, Juanita Fay Shepherd, Wilma Jean Shepherd, and infant baby boy, Lightcap, and her siblings, Fonda McPeak, Fay Kessinger, Wanda Edwards, Ray Webb, Ann Webb, Nina Derrenger, William Darrell Webb, and an infant brother. Jean was a homemaker, volunteer, and worked as a waitress and bartender. She was a member of the Christian Victory Tabernacle, Wapakoneta. An avid bowler, Jean was president of the Wapakoneta Women’s Bowling Association and the director of Lima Women’s Bowling Association. She volunteered in the Prison Ministry. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will be in the Buckland Cemetery, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021. The family will receive family and friends 3-6 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Pluma Jean Lightcap

November 18, 1934 - May 31, 2021