WAYNESBORO, Virginia
Helen G. Shields
Helen G. Shields, 68, of Village Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009, at her home, following a long, courageous battle with various illnesses.
She was born September 23, 1941, in Richmond, a daughter of Coiner Edgar and Lucille Marie Gibson.
She was raised in the Brethren Church. Helen loved her family and was very close to her granddaughters. She was also a lover of animals. Along with her husband, she was a co-founder of Shields Construction Company and Shields Self Storage.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Timothy W. Shields.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas I. Shields of Waynesboro; two sons, Thomas I. Shields Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, of Waynesboro, and Todd Shields of Santa Monica, California; one brother and his wife, Wayne C. and Brenda Gibson of Vesuvius; two granddaughters, Hannah and Heather Shields; a number of nieces and nephews; and a very special family friend, Sheila Toms.
A service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at McDow Funeral Home by the Reverend Rolo Castillo. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Ron Beebe, Craig Dovel, Wes Folger, Jerry Moran, Larry Toms, and P.G. Ward.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939.
At the family's request there will be no public viewing.
Family and friends may sign the guest register at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
Dear Tommy (Chief), Mrs. Shields was very dear to me. Myself and my family will alway's have fond memories of her. Our sincere prayer's are with all of you.
John Chavan
October 28, 2009 | Charlottesville, VA
Tommy, Sr.,
I am so sorry for your loss. Helen was a special friend. She could always make me laugh. May you always remember the special times that you both had together. Angie~Waynesboro
October 14, 2009
Tommy, Sr.,
I am so sorry for your loss. Helen was a special friend. She could always make me laugh. May you always remember the speical times that you both had together.
Angie E
October 14, 2009 | Waynesboro
Tommy, I am sorry for the loss of your mother - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Frazier
October 08, 2009 | Waynesboro, VA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larra Koiner, RN
October 07, 2009 | Waynesboro, VA
Hi Tommy& Family, I rejoice today with you. Helen does not have anymore pain. She has been made whole in our Lord. It was such a privilege to be with you and Helen a few years ago and lead her to the Lord. We need to all be ready to meet her again. She has gone before us. God bless and keep you Love Lyle&Jean Friel
Jean Friel
October 07, 2009 | Farmington, NY
October 07,2009
Tommy and family, so many times I have been to Waynesboro and wanted to visit Helen. Last week-end was one of those times but I didn't want to just drop in. There are many good memories of our friend Helen as we were growing up on Charlotte Avenue. Our deepest sympathy.
Shirley Dudley, Peggy Dove & Sammy Painter
October 07, 2009
Tommy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Many good memories of our cousin, Helen. God Bless all.
Herman & Jeanette Shiflett
October 06, 2009 | Bowie, MD
Tommy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have many good memories of time spent with my cousin, Helen, when we were very young. Even though we were not always in touch with one another she remained very close to my heart. As she and I discussed during our telephone conversation last fall, family is so special to both of us. We will be praying for you.
Connie Henderson
October 06, 2009 | Bowie, MD
