Alison Cassandra "Ali" Sheppard, 42, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at Prisma Heart Hospital in Columbia, SC, surrounded by loved ones.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at B. A. Williams Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. Born on January 29, 1983, in Augusta, Georgia, Alison was the beloved daughter of Tamara Sophia Sheppard (Rajah) and Eric Turner Bennett.

Ali was a fun-loving child who drew attention everywhere she went. She was loved by everyone who encountered her and she loved many. She attended Whole Life Ministries and was an active member of the youth group.

A proud graduate of Westside High School's Class of 2001, Ali went on to attend Augusta State University and Columbia College. She served as a Customer Service Manager at Virtual Business Office and Associates, Inc., and at Rayus Radiology where her intelligence, creativity, and radiant optimism earned her lasting respect and friendship. Ali co-founded *Skip to My Lupus, Incorporated* with her mother, dedicating her time to raising awareness, supporting others fighting Lupus, and even helping to lobby Congress for advocacy. Her kindness touched countless lives through her service and her ever-present smile. She was an inspiration, having overcome many personal challenges caused by the disease. She adored her family, especially her son, Alton Hall, with whom she shared countless joyful moments.

Alton was her miracle baby who she fondly referred to as her "four-pound thug". Alison is survived by her son, Alton Hall. Her parents, Tamara Rajah and Eric (Jacqueline) Bennett. Grandparents, Sandra Moore, Hector Sheppard, Sr. and Corwyn Moore, Sr. Sisters, Erika (Danny) Williams, Jessica (Anthony) Manigault, Jalisha (Dallis)Jefferson, Jabria Bennett, Ariyanna Bennett. Brothers, Angelo Hatcher, Eric Jr (Tacherra) Bennett and Cire Greene. Aunts, Erika (Jose) Amoro and Leslie Lewis. Uncles, Hector Jr (Shrona) Sheppard, Richard (Jessica) Bennett and Corwyn Moore, Jr. and many cousins, friends and loved ones who will forever cherish her warmth, wit, and perseverance. There will be a viewing on Monday from 1-5 p.m.

Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah