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Margaret Shields Obituary
A graduate of Athens High School, she attended Ohio University. She was a lifelong Athens County resident. She was employed at Ohio University for over 40 years in Chubb Hall. She was a member of the Rolling Hills Baptist Church. She was also a member of and served in many offices with the Albany Senior Citizens, a former Board Member of New to You Shop, a volunteer with the Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross. She also served in the SALT Program with the Athens County Sheriff's Office.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Darrell "Trip" Shields; two nieces, Annette (Jerry) Phillips of Athens and Janet Newton of Gallipolis; a niece in law, Nancy Braley of Athens; a sister in law, Marge Dishong: several great nieces and great nephews, Cierra (John) Kulchar, Dakota (Emily) Phillips, Krista (Jordan) Dickens, Bailey (Chase) Simpson, Kortney (Hayden) Phillips and Stacey (Mike) Smith; and multiple great, great nieces and great, great nephews.
Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Evelyn McKnight; a brother, Walter L. Braley; an infant sister and infant brother; a foster brother, Carroll Burris; and a nephew, Jeff Braley.
Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., January 13, 2026 at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor John Palley officiating. Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Friends may call Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Margaret Shields
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Shirley Dailey
January 11, 2026
Margaret was a great friend as always happy
I truly enjoyed working with her for several years
After retirement when we would meet it was always a joy !
Heaven is a little brighter as she an Evlelyn are walking those streets of gold
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