Susie Shields Obituary
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Susie moved to Donley County to play basketball for the Clarendon College Bulldogs in 1956. She became a life long resident of the Lelia Lake community after marrying Earl Shields on January 15, 1958.
Susie had a servant's heart. She was known for sharing her famous homemade ice cream, yummy yeast rolls, and delicious taco soup. She had a love for decorating and hosting parties for organizations such as the Clarendon Book Club, Les Beaux Arts Club, Hedley Lioness Club, American Cancer Society, the Clarendon College Ex-Students Association, and the Church of Christ.
In 1982, she became the first woman elected to the Clarendon ISD Board of Trustees, and she served there for nine years before she was appointed to the Clarendon College Board of Regents as its first female member and served for over 28 years.
Her family and friends will remember her as God fearing, witty, stylish, and sweet. She was an excellent wife, mother, Memaw, sister, daughter, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Leon and Wendell Jones.
She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Earl Shields; four children, Rosilyn and Daylan Sellers, Keenan and Sandra Shields, Patrice and Ted Wright, Derek Shields and Brenna Buker; sister, Sarah and Carl Jones; brother, Roger and Barbara Jones; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.
Susie's legacy is one of faith, love, laughter, and the importance of family and community. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her, but her spirit will continue to inspire and guide her family and friends.
Services will beheld at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025 in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Larry Shields and Bill Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Viewing will be held from 1 - 6 PM on Sunday, October 12th at the funeral home.
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