Obituary for Pearlie M. Shields SHIELDS, Pearlie M. – 73 Pearlie M. Shields, 73, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 6:28 a.m. at Creasy Springs Nursing Home. Pearlie was born on February 4, 1945 in Lavaca, AL to the late Howard and Anell (Compton) Shields. She graduated from Choctaw County Training School, and went on to attend Purdue University in the early 70’s. Pearlie worked as a Secretary for Lafayette Life Insurance before retiring in 1998. Pearlie was a very kind and caring person inside and out. She treasured her family and most of all her daughter Renay. Pearlie was a child of God and an avid Colts and Vikings fan. Watching football was one of her favorite past times. Pearlie leaves behind one daughter, Carolyn “Renay” Shields of Indianapolis and eight siblings, Bettye Mosely of Lavaca, AL; Inell (husband: Richard) Dexter of Thomasville, AL; Carolyn Rowery of Lavaca, AL; Freemon Shields of Meridian, MS; Henry Shields of Lavaca, AL; Billy Shields of Lavaca, AL; Larry Shields of Lavaca, AL; Ron (wife: Barbara) Shields of Lavaca, AL; and Don Shields of Lavaca, AL. She also leaves behind her aunt Joyce Clifton of Lafayette, IN; her aunt Margaret “Honey” Hudson of New York City, NY; her aunt Mary Lee Thomas of Long Beach, CA; several nieces and nephews, and close friends. She is preceded in death by one brother, Howard Shields Jr. Private family services to be held. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Pearlie M. Shields please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Pearlie Shields February 4 1945 July 1 2018. Simplicity Funeral Care
Death notice for the town of: Lafayette, state: Indiana