Deborah R. DeShields

Deborah R. DeShields obituary, Bridgeton, NJ

Deborah R. DeShields

Deborah DeShields Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Padgett Funeral Home - Upper Deerfield Township on Dec. 19, 2025.
Deborah, Renée DeShields, 65, transitioned from earth to reward on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Born on February 18, 1960 she was the fourth child of the late Rev. and Mrs. Isaac and Christine Deshields. She was educated in the Bridgeton public school system and graduated from Cumberland regional high school in June 1980. She was notary public and registrar for the township of Fairfield for 23 years until she retired in 2023. She was a member of the Wesley memorial AME Zion church, where her father Rev. Isaac Deshields Sr. was pastor, now under leadership of her brother Rev. W Wayne Deshields.
She is survived by two brothers Rev. Wayne of Millville and Elliott (Vivian) of Clayton, two sisters, Vanessa Logan (Arnett) and Belinda Holloway (Kevin), both of Millville, one sister-in-law, Deborah C. DeShields of Vineland, one Aunt, Ida, Lowe of Sicklerville and a host of nieces and nephews cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Wesley Memorial AME Zion Church, 582 Morton Ave., Rosenhayn, NJ at 11 AM. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.

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Jeanette Stephens-El

December 26, 2025

Deborah - my dear cousin, childhood neighbor who got in trouble with me for playing in your mom's flower garden. No one sang in the choir with more gusto than you, and when you were tickled by someone's antics - your laugh was infectious as you shook with joy. Sis, you will be certainly be missed and you will always be in our hearts.

Lori Pace

December 20, 2025

truly a beautiful person, you will be missed dearly.
Love you, Lori P.

Phyllis Sadler

December 20, 2025

May you rest in peace... Love Phyllis Sadler

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December 20, 2025

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