Denise I. Fields

FIELDS, Denise I., of Williamsburg, departed this life May 18, 2022. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Ernestine H. Fields and James W. Fields. She received her B.S. degree from Norfolk State University. She was best described as a serial entrepreneur by virtue of her ability to turn creative ideas into successful business strategies. She was active in the small business communities of Greenville, S.C., Richmond, Va. and Norfolk, Va. She participated in projects that involved commercial design-build construction and facility management services, nonprofit administration and logistics projects for major corporations, educational institutions and government agencies. Denise will remain a positive, moving spirit in our lives, and we will miss her kindness, humor and genuine concern for all of us. Surviving are her brother, Gregory L. Mason (Crystal) of Norfolk; nephews, Omonte Ward, KaShawn Mason and Rashid Mason; niece, Shanwta Wright; cousins, Delores Stevenson, Vivian Jones, Oliver Smith (Patricia), Cary Smith (Rosa), John Douglas Smith (Eve), Eric Whitehead and Tyris Casey; other loving relatives, friends and associates. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chrysler Museum of Art Kaufman Theater, 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk, Va. 23510. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Denise I. Fields Endowed Scholarship Fund in the School of Business, Norfolk State University Foundation. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23222. Online guestbook at scottsfuneralhome.com.