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Amy Michelle Shields Amy Michelle Shields, age 21, of Georgetown, Texas, died Sunday, October 17, 2004, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born August 17, 1983, in San Angelo, Texas, to Jimmy and Mary Shields. Amy was attending Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, where she was a senior. She was a member of the Student Foundation at Stephen F. Austin State University, Alpha Chi Omega sorority, Stephen F. Austin student government, and Pres. of the SFA Student Dietetic Association. She was also a member of the Phi Upilon Omicron National Honor Society, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. Amy was a member of the St. Helen Catholic Church in Georgetown. Surviving Amy are her parents, Jimmy and Mary Shields of Georgetown, TX; two brothers, Matt Shields of Hobbs, NM, Michael Shields of Georgetown; maternal grandparents, Rachael and Elmo Clark of Belton, TX; paternal grandparent, Jean Shields of Nocona, TX; aunt and uncles, Steve Clark of Cleburne, TX, Tom and Linda Clark of Midlothia, TX, Ann and William Daniel of Cleburne, TX, Susie and Mike Akins of Van Alstyne, TX; and 10 cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church in Georgetown, Texas, with Father Brian McMaster officiating. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation starting at 6:00 p.m. at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown. Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Georgetown. Serving as Pallbearers will be Matt Chilausky, Patrick Garrett, Mark Choate, Edwin Caban, Joe Walker, J.P. Taylor, Brock Restovich, and Eric Walraven. "Our hearts have been touched by an angel here on Earth. Now for all eternity our hearts will be touched by our angel in Heaven.' Memorials may be made to Georgetown Partners In Education, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626; or to the Amy Shields Scholarship, c/o the S.F.A. Alumni Association, P.O. Box 6096, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962. Arrangements made by The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown, Texas, (512) 869-8888.
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Memories and Condolences
for Amy Shields
Mark Ghanayem
November 16, 2004
I never knew Amy, but I am a friend of her cousin Jenny. And if family is an indication of how people are, then I am sure she was a great person, and will surely be missed. My best wishes to the entire family. May her soul rest in peace.
Stephen Schneberger
November 6, 2004
To the Shields family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember you all well from our time in Carlsbad at St. Edward's Church. I can only guess at the depth of your sorrow. You are in my prayers. Stephen Schneberger, M.D.
Johanna Wortham
October 27, 2004
Jimmy, Mary, Matt, Michael,
I am praying for all of you through this time and always. Amy was such a precious girl to me. I loved her with all of my heart and she meant the world to me. I will always see her beautiful smile and hear that adorable giggle. I am always here for yall and please don't ever forget that. keeping yall in my prayers.
Candy Clark Fowler
October 26, 2004
Wonderful Mary and Jimmy,
We regret that we never had the priviledge of knowing Amy. Our hearts ache for your tragic loss. May God comfort you with His great love and compassion. The Clarks all love you dearly.
Love, Candy, Margaret & Aunt Jean
Ken and Karen Capps
October 25, 2004
Our thoughts are with you during this terrible time. We hope and pray that God will give you strength and comfort as you try to cope with your loss.
Love,
Ken and Karen Capps
Hillary Thompson
October 25, 2004
Amy touched so many lives. She was loved by everyone and will be deeply missed by all. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kara Stanaland
October 22, 2004
Amy was a good friend. I knew her as a coworker. Everytime I saw her she had a smile on her face. I will miss her. She was a wonderful person and I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to meet her. My prayers are with her family at this time.
Gayla and David Davidson
October 22, 2004
Dear Shields family,
WE lived in Georgetown for 12 years, and our son, Jon, was in the class of 2000 at Georgetown High School. We lost him in a tragic car accident on October 6. We know the pain you are feeling, and we are praying God will comfort you in a way only He can.
Mike and Lee Hood
October 21, 2004
Jimmy, Mary, Matt and Michael,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. We will always love Amy and hold her memory in our hearts. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mike, Lee, Jonathon and Katie
Tiffany Mandrell
October 21, 2004
I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. Amy will always be in my heart. She was a wonderful sister to have and it has broken my heart. I am praying for the Shields.
Alumni Alpha Chi Omega
October 21, 2004
Amy was a special friend and sister whose love will never be forgotten. We are praying for the Shields family. She is now truely our angel!
lynette mappes
October 20, 2004
Your Amy touched so many lives, and we pray for peace for you during this time. Love, the Mappes'
Cheree & Kyle Brown
October 20, 2004
Jimmy, Mary, Matt and Michael,
We will always remember Amy's beautiful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack & Darlene McGaughey
October 20, 2004
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
October 20, 2004
Our family is lifting your family up in prayer and will continue to do so in the days to come. May God bless you and give you strength.
The Family of Mitch and Cam Murray
Jennifer Halfmann
October 20, 2004
We send our deepest sympathy. Your
family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Karol Halfmann
Derek and Robin Tanksley
Aaron Green and Jennifer Halfmann
Justin Crawford
October 20, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and those back in Nacogdoches.
Sandra Gerigk
October 20, 2004
To the Shields Family,
Our thoughts,prayers,and tears are with you for the loss of Amy. Tacie admired and loved her as a sorority sister and friend.
With sympathy,
Tacie, Sandra and Mark Gerigk
adrian munoz
October 20, 2004
My prayers are with the shields family and know that Amy will be greatly missed. God Bless
Ron and Sharon McDermott
October 19, 2004
Jimmy and Mary,
You are in our prayers. May God bless you and your family.
Chris McFall
October 19, 2004
Godspeed sweet Amy. You have touched my life as well as many others. Your loving glow will stay in the hearts of those touched by you for always. God bless the Shields family, our prayers are with you, as Amy Michelle watches over us from heaven.
Linda Meadows
October 19, 2004
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your
family.
Lauren Hurst
October 19, 2004
My love and prayers go out to the Shields family.
Gil and Debra Staley
October 19, 2004
Jimmy and Mary,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allison Haley
October 19, 2004
Words cannot express how my heart feels. The world was a better place with Amy, and I know that it will continue to be a better place with her watching over us. I will miss your ever-smiling face, Amy. God bless you.
Dalia Flores
October 19, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this trying time. May you find comfort and strength in the Lord for He is with you.
Becky Morrow
October 19, 2004
Amy was a close friend in High School. I will miss her dearly.
Becky Morrow
Holly Reynolds
October 19, 2004
I will miss Amy dearly already.We went to high school together and she always had something great to say to me.We both ended up at SFA and she was such a sweet girl, she loved going to curves , we had good conversations there. I'll never forget her. My heart is aching, but I know the dear Lord is watching over her family and her friends.Let God be your strengh in this time in the loss of your sweet daughter and friend.God Bless
Vickie Strong-Ward
October 19, 2004
Jimmy,
We just heard about Amy. We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. God bless you and keep you strong.
Viki Johnson
October 19, 2004
It's comforting to know that we now have a special angel watching over us. Amy was a very special person and we will miss her much.
Viki and John Johnson
LEIGH MITCHELL
October 19, 2004
PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Lisa & Gray Mundell
October 19, 2004
God bless Jimmy, Mary, Matt and Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Gray & Lisa
HOLLY KYLE
October 19, 2004
May God bless Amy. She is in the thoughts, hearts and prayers of all of her sisters of Alpha Chi Omega.
In the bond,
Holly
Janice White
October 19, 2004
God bless sweet Amy.
She was a special gift.
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you.
We love you,
Tom and Janice White and family
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