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Stella M. Shields
Stella M. Shields, 63, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 21, 2002, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Columbus, Mrs. Shields lived in the area most of her life, and was a member of the Akron Free Will Baptist Church for 25 years, where she served as pianist/ organist and soloist and in various singing groups. She had attended Millheim Baptist for the past sever al years, where she served as a fill- in in the same capacities. She loved writing poems, both serious and witty. She loved the Bible and she loved the Lord. Her thoughts to her family are, "Don't weep for me; meet me there."
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Thomas M., she is survived by three loving children, Connie, Tammy, and Tom Jr. (Beth), and nine grandchildren whom she loved very much. Mom had many talents that will be missed by many.
Funeral service Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, with Rev. Kim Lawrence officiating. Entombment at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funer al home TODAY, 6 to 9 p.m., and one hour prior to service time Tues day. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridge wood Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron,
330-733-6271.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Stella Shields
Jim Gibbs Jr.
July 30, 2002
Tammy, Connie and Tom,
I was so sorry to here of the illness and loss of your mother. My memories of her and of each of you I hold dear. My prayers and and hopes are with each of you. May God's promiss comfort you all.
Karen Michnoff (Gooden)
July 30, 2002
Connie, Tammy and Tommy,
I was sorry to hear of your mothers passing. God Bless you all.
Karen, Elliott, Rachael & Rebecca
Carrie Burkhart
July 24, 2002
Connie, Tammy, Tom
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I was hoping to get to see her again when we were in ohio again. Your mom was like a second mom to me growing up. Now she is with your dad in a better place and there is no more suffering. I a sorry that I couldn't make it for the funeral. Remember, prayer will get you through this.
I love and miss all of you very much,
Carrie
Patty Caldwell-Taylor
July 24, 2002
Connie, Tammy, Tom
Sorry I wasn't able to come to the funeral. Mom just told me last week how sick your mom was. My prayers have been with you all.
Patty (Proudfoot)
Ron Bauman
July 23, 2002
Connie, Tammy & Tom:
Our prayers are with you. A tape of your mother's songs will keep her in our memory. We'll miss her, but we look forward to seeing her again in glory one day. Rev & Mrs Ron Bauman.
Lisa & Joey Helmick
July 23, 2002
Connie,Tammy & Tom,
Iam sorry Joey And I could not be there, we both had to work. Your mother was like a mother to me and like a Grandmother to Joey and treated us like her own family, she will always be in our hearts. We will never forget the memories with her & Dad, that was a great part of our lives and I know Joey will always remember how much they loved
& cared for him.
Love Lisa & Joey
Bob, Dawn & Rachel Gainer
July 23, 2002
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna (Schoolcraft) Nicholson
July 23, 2002
Tammy, Connie & Tommy,
Your Mom was such a wonderfuly lady. I know your Dad and Mom are truly rejoicing in heaven today.
I've known your Mom since I was 8 years old. I always loved to hear her sind and play the piano at church. When Bill and I were married, she played the organ for
us that day. That is a wonderful memory for me to this day.
My thoughts are with you!
Love, Donna
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
July 23, 2002
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Diana & Jerry Kostelny
July 22, 2002
Tammie, Connie and Tom:
Your mom and dad were very close to my parents, Bernie and Goldie Kehl. Jerry and I are both sorry for your loss. After seeing the obituary and being shocked, as i did not know of the passing of your father, and now your mother. A smile came to my face, as all I can visualize is Stella and my Dad having the best "Gospel Song Fest" they have ever had. There definately 'was' a reunion in the skies above. Our deepest sympathy to each of you. Your parents were very special people.
Beatrice Brugge
July 22, 2002
Our family is sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking about you and we will be praying for you.
Shelia Jones-Viviano
July 22, 2002
Connie, Tom & Tammy, My heart goes out to all of you. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Its been many years but I will always remember what a special woman she was.
Sandy Lee
July 22, 2002
This world has lost a true blessing, but all of Heaven is rejoicing in Stella's homecoming.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, The Lee Family
LINDA (WOLONSKY) TREML
July 22, 2002
CONNIE, TAMMY AND TOMMY:
YOUR MOM (MY STELLIE MAE) WILL ALWAYS HOLD A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SUCH A BRIGHT SPOT IN MY LIFE. I HAVE SUCH SPECIAL MEMORIES OF YOUR MOM AND DAD AND ALL OF YOU THAT WILL ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE AND I'LL NEVER FORGET THEM. I WILL MISS HER AND HER BEAUTIFUL SMILING FACE BUT, WE ALL KNOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND SHE IS SMILING DOWN ON ALL OF US. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU ALL.
Ron & Joyce Workman
July 22, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Both Stella and Tom were special people and will always be remembered with a smile.
Rick/Merrie Stein
July 22, 2002
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the family.
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