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Edith Shields Obituary

Edith Peek Shields

Nashville, TN

October 3, 1924 - May 16, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Will & Avo Peek; 6 brothers; 1 sister.

Survived by husband of 71 years, Jimmy Shields, Sr.; son & daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Neva Shields; sister, Martha Hesson.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 19th from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Ellis Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow the next day at 12 Noon. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Ellis Funeral Home, (615) 255-5412.

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Published by The Tennessean on May 18, 2014.

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Grady & Patsy George

May 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I thought the world of your mother. Wish we had of been in town. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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