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Barbara Shields Obituary

SHIELDS Barbara H. Shields, born in New Orleans and a homemaker, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the age of 72. Daughter of the late Eli, Sr. and Helen Johnson Henderson; Wife of the late Alvin Shields, Sr.; Mother of Elise Henderson, Alvin, Jr. and Terrance Shields and the late Donna Marie Henderson; Sister of Helen, Calvin and Alvin Henderson and the late Eli, Jr. and Lewie Henderson and Patricia Royal; Also survived by 19 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at D. W. Rhodes Chapel, 3933 Washington Ave. on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11:00 am; Visitation will begin at 10:00 am; Interment: St. Mary Cemetery; Arrangements by DW Rhodes. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 1 to Apr. 5, 2013.

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VERLEAN AMBROSE

April 8, 2013

TO THE SHIELDS FAMILY, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU IN OURS PRAYER ALWAYS. MS. BARBARA, WE ENJOY YOUR SMILE AND YOUR LAUGHTER, YOU ALWAYS MADE US LAUGH. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART. MISS YOU DEARLY. YOU WAS A WALKING ANGEL ON EARTH. NOW YOU HAVE YOUR WINGS IN HEAVEN FLYING AROUND MAKE EVERYONE LAUGH AND SMILE.

Michelle & Michael,Meli'sa Dickerson

April 7, 2013

To Tee Barbara I will miss your warm smile and the way you made everyone feel like a part of your family,,,,To Lisa and the rest of the family may God keep and bless each and everyone of you.

sylvia berry

April 6, 2013

Sorry for the lost you have my condolence your family will be in my prayers may God bless your family and keep them strong.

April 5, 2013

Barbara; I have missed walking across the stree sitting on the pouch talking with you, and I only saw you twice since the stome on my visit home, I looked for you each time I came back , didnot know you were so ill, but I will remember the time we spent toghter, and smile when I think of you, that will be often. To Lisa and family I can truly say I know what and how you are feeling, I am still trying to get back to normal, what I can tell you is God puts no more on us than we can bare, and he is with you and he will bring you through this just hold on and don't forget to pray. my love and prayers and that of my family are with all of you.
Mrs. Janice & Family

Katherine Clark

April 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janice Cyprien

April 5, 2013

Barbara; I have missed walking across the stree sitting on the pouch talking with you, and I only saw you twice since the stome on my visit home, I looked for you each time I came back , didnot know you were so ill, but I will remember the time we spent toghter, and smile when I think of you, that will be often. To Lisa and family I can truly say I know what and how you are feeling, I am still trying to get back to normal, what I can tell you is God puts no more on us than we can bare, and he is with you and he will bring you through this just hold on and don't forget to pray. my love and prayers and that of my family are with all of you.
Mrs. Janice & Family

vonnie

April 5, 2013

My Tee Barbara u raised me half of my life and i was truly blessed to have you not just for my aunt but also as a mother i will miss u for 365 days every year of my life until i see u again xoxo:+(

Sonia Jarrow

April 5, 2013

To the Henderson/Shields Family you all are truly n my prayers may God continue to strengthen you n your time of need. Tee Barbara always kept a smile on her face with a beautiful personality so I know she's smiling down on us.

Lawrence Shields

April 4, 2013

Moma I miss u and I know u in a better place. U and my daddy,or together again. R.I.P. T-Barbara.from ur son Lawrence f Shields.

Danielle

April 4, 2013

Asking for God's blessing and strength in your time of need.

Lawrence Shields

April 4, 2013

Moma I miss u and I know u in a better place. U and my daddy,or together again. R.I.P. T-Barbara.from ur son Lawrence f Shields.

Pamela Martin

April 4, 2013

Ms. Barbara, I will miss you. You've always told me to be the best at everything. I have learned so many knowledgeable things from you; that I will hold with me forever. I will forever remember your words "be strong my baby!"
Love Always,

April 3, 2013

I love and will miss you T'Barbara.

Sam & Keke Jones

April 3, 2013

We will miss your sweat words and beautiful smile,it was a pleasure to have known, and loved your sweet spirit.

Condrina Bocage

April 3, 2013

I will miss my grandmother deeply even though she will not be in anymore pain and she is home with god. I am going to miss going to her house and cooking for her and talking with her. Granny I will miss u.

April 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Williemae Elloie

April 2, 2013

To the family of Mrs.Shields; I would like to say you have my deepest sympathy in your time of bereavement may God Bless andkeep your family safe my prayers are with you.

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