Rebecca Grace "Becky" Shields

Rebecca Grace "Becky" Shields obituary, Bonner Springs, KS

Rebecca Grace "Becky" Shields

Rebecca Shields Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 6, 2025.

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Rebecca Grace "Becky" Shields, age 67, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, at the Linwood Baptist Church in Linwood, Kansas.
Becky was born on July 14, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Sam and Lois Jones. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, "granny," and friend. Becky worked extremely hard to raise her three children during difficult times, so they could be successful in life. She was very unique and treasured by those she loved. Becky was never afraid to say what was on her mind.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lois Jones, her husband of 17 years, Charlie Shields, brother Marvin Jones, and sister, Doris Kirby.
Survivors include her three children, son Howie Lucas (Ruth), daughters LoisAnn Shields (Alex) and Rachel Major (Will). Grandchildren: Victoria, Alex (Alexious), Victor (Lindsey), Alexis, Colyn (Hannah), Julianna (Cooper), and Jazmine. Great-grandchildren: Leo, Nayeli, Neo, Starlit, and Lacey.

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