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Myrtle Shields Obituary

Myrtle Ruth Shields entered eternal life on Feb. 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by parents Earl Henderson Shields and Marie McCall; son Lawrence Ussin; and siblings Earl Jr., Leslie, Pat, and Theresa Shields. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Wade, Sandra, Terry, and Kenneth Ussin, Wanda (Stuart) Washington, Marie Morris, Carol Johnson and Deirdra (Norman) Jones; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Pastors, officers, and members of Fischer Community Church and all neighboring churches; relatives; friends; and affiliates of Harry S. Truman School, Touro Hospital's Security Department, and Dollar Tree (General DeGualle) are invited to attend funeral services at 10 am on Wed., Feb. 18, 2015 at Fischer Community Church, 1737 L.B. Landry Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114. Visitation 8 am - 10 am. Officiating Minister Pastor James Nelson Brown. Interment at St. Joseph MBC, Marrero, LA. Professional Services entrusted to Murray Henderson Funeral Home.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2015.

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Iris S. Ponson

March 12, 2015

I was saddened to see my friend had passed on. I remember when we worked at F.E. Hebert hospital together. You were such a beautiful spirit. God has a beautiful angel.rest on my friend. Praying for the family.

Gloria Fields

February 25, 2015

To the Family i am sorry for your loss in i will keep y'all in my prayers in the rest of the Family may my Dear Friend Rest in peace until we meet again, l Love You All in Be Bless in Jesus Christ Name:Amen, Hallelujah to God Almighty. From Gloria Fields in Family.

Gloria Fields

February 25, 2015

To the Family i am sorry for your loss in i will keep y'all in my prayers in the rest of the Family may my Dear Friend Rest in peace until we meet again, l Love You All in Be Bless in Jesus Christ Name:Amen, Hallelujah to God Almighty. From Gloria Fields in Family.

Patricia Brooks

February 24, 2015

May God keep you and bless you through this time. So sorry for your loss.

CHERYL CARTER & FAMILY

February 19, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Myrtle . May God bless and keep you all .

Anthony (HANO) Mattio

February 18, 2015

When you call on Jesus all things are possible. Prayers changes things. May the love of God, bless the family during this difficult time.

christine Perkins

February 18, 2015

You were a very nice person. I will miss seeing you at church with that beautiful smile and kind words. God truly has a beautiful angel.

SIS.ANTOINETTE STEWART

February 18, 2015

GONE HOME SIS.MYRTLE WORK ON EARTH WAS DONE THE LORD HAD BIGGER PLAN FOR HER SO FOR YOU KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH FOR SIS.MYRTLE HAVING FUN WITH THE ANGEL'S IN HEAVEN AND PLEASE NO THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

February 17, 2015

Thanks for being there--for being my 'Mother'
Rest in eternal peace.
Michael Ladd

Ernesto

February 17, 2015

I will miss you "Mother in Law"...
Love You

Shelia Jackson

February 16, 2015

I will miss your mom so much, I loved her very much she never had an unkind thing to say about anything or anyone.

Jean Renard-Thomas

February 16, 2015

Although it's difficult today to see beyond your sorrow, may looking back at the memories help comfort you tomorrow. Know that God is for you and with you during this time. May He bring comfort to you today, tomorrow and always. Turn to Him for your strength and your tomorrows. Sister Shields will truly be missed but I know she is with our Lord.

Sis. Thelma Jones

February 15, 2015

Two things I will remember about my friend is our conversations always about the love of the Lord and her children.So be encouraged my sisters and bros.Oh what a great reunion it will be some day!

Pauline Trosclair

February 15, 2015

Marie, may god bless you and your family

CORA BUTLER LAFRANCE

February 15, 2015

LOOK TO THE HILL WITH COMETH YOUR HELP THAT COMETH FROM THE LORD. SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.

Jarney Bailey

February 14, 2015

"Extending deepest sympathy
For you in your loss. Be strong for each others.

Delores Colleen Wright

February 14, 2015

Earth has no sorrow that our Savior cannot heal. Praying for the family.I still think of you and miss you at Truevine Baptist Church in Fort Worth.
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Sheneta Johnson

February 13, 2015

Marie and Family,
I pray that God's peace comfort and sustain you during this time. Sister Shields was a wonderful and caring person who will be missed! Rest in Him, Sister Shields.

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