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Colleen Vallandingham, passed away on November 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She is survived by her son Val B. Shields and his wife Vicky Barnes Shields of Falmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Avery Clinton "Tick" Shields and by her father C.S. "Stanley" Vallandingham and mother Kleo Morehead Vallandingham. She graduated in 1947 from Walton-Verona High School and was valedictorian of the class. Shen then went to the University of Louisville and graduated in 1951 with a Mathematics degree and honors in the class. In 1955 Mr. Baker of the Walton-Verona School system asked her to become their High School Mathematics teacher and she agreed. She taught school from 1955 until the spring of 1965 when her son was born. She resumed teaching in 1974 until she retired with 27 ½ years of service at Walton-Verona High School. Before and after college, she worked in the Vallandingham family business in Walton, "The Walton Garage" Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge Agency until it closed in 1969. She served on the Walton-Verona School Board, Walton-Verona School Foundation and was inducted into the Walton-Verona Alumni Hall of Fame. She was a member of the Walton Christian Church and Bykota Sunday School Class. After moving to Pendleton County she attended Unity Baptist Church. She was a lifelong resident of Walton until 2002. Colleen and Tick then moved in their new home in Pendleton County to be closer to their son and family farming operation. Tick, Colleen and Val started in the early 80's breeding Chianina and Chiangus cattle and developed VBS Farms, a nationally known breeder and exhibitor, with one of the most predominant herds in the Southwest. Colleen loved her family, friends and students and has helped many people to fulfill their hopes and dreams. Visitation will be Sunday, November 23rd from 3 to 7 PM and Funeral Service Monday, November 24th at 11:00 AM Stith Funeral Homes, 7500 U.S. Highway 42, Florence, KY 41042. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Unity Baptist Church, 1486 Jagg Road, Demossville, KY 41033. Online Condolences to www.stithfuneralhomes.com
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Don Bailey
November 16, 2020
Great teacher, but more importantly a wonderful lady!
November 25, 2014
She was a angel in our mist. Gary Crutcher
Norma Neumeister Smith
November 23, 2014
She was a superb teacher and person. I am so blessed to have been in her algebra classes, she made it simpler for those less mathmatically inclined. She is happy in God's loving arms now.
November 23, 2014
SHE WAS A WONDERFUL INFLUENCE IN MY HIGH SCHOOL LIFE,GREAT TEACHER,A VERY CARING PERSON. I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO TELL HER IN PERSON AT OUR 50TH CLASS
REUNION MAY 2013. I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY AND EXTEND MY SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME TO THE FAMILY. SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND.
WILMA GOODE GAMEL CLASS OF 1963 WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL.
CONSTANCE DENNEY
November 23, 2014
A WONDERFUL TEACHER AT WVHS,I ENJOYED THE TALKES I HAD WITH HER LOVED YOU SO MUCH!!
John Webster
November 23, 2014
May God bless her family.
I sincerely enjoyed her class, she made math enjoyable. A truly wonderful lady.
Don Bailey
November 23, 2014
Great lady and teacher, taught and shared a lot of knowledge to a lot of us. Thank You Mrs. Shields! Don Bailey
Teresa Hensley
November 23, 2014
My sincere sympathy to val, family. Mrs.shields was a great teacher. I will miss this wonderful lady. I'm from class of 1981. WV .
R.B. Gibson
November 22, 2014
Mrs. Shields was a great teacher and a great person. I only had her for but one semester due to Val's pending arrival, but it was easy to see her excellence. In later years, I enjoyed numerous chats with her outside the house on Alta Vista. A true WVHS HOF'er.
Rest in Peace.
bobby wilson
November 22, 2014
rest in peace
November 22, 2014
Val, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She has a special place in my heart. May God give you peace. Janet Lucas
Connie
November 22, 2014
A great teacher of both Math and character. Taught more than one generation of my family. Deepest condolences to the family of this wonderful woman and to the communities who share in the loss.
Don Morgan
November 22, 2014
What a wonderful person and a truly dedicated teacher.With her help I graduated Algebra 2 and was forever grateful.May she rest in heaven with Tick as they both have earned there place with the heavenly father.
Mary Lou Aylor
November 22, 2014
Val and Vicky, So sorry to read about Colleen. She was a very special person and you will miss her every day. I always liked being around her and Tick. They always made me feel welcome in their home. I do believe they are together now and he is probably saying "What took you so long, what's for dinner?" Val you were blessed with great parents and they loved you from the day you were born, you were their whole life. Vicky they loved you like you were their daughter. She will be missed by everyone she touched. Take care and bless you both.
Pauline Cotton-Osborne
November 21, 2014
Fond memories of this teacher when she taught me at WVHS. God be with the family as they go through these sad days.
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