Shirley Ann (Lee) Shields, 72, passed away on March 27, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St Petersburg, FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Shields, after 40 years of marriage. She is survived by her 4 children, James Richardson of New York, Kimberly Stewart (Eric) of Washington, Tina Perkins (Kyle) of Florida, and Brandy Strouse (Jay) of Florida, her 9 grandchildren Kaytelynn (Nick), Tanner (Taylor), Nick, Justin, Kyle II, Clayton, Troy (Reigha), Saralyn, Luke, and 3 great-grandchildren Tarek, Finley, and Sidney.
Shirley was known for her love of butterflies and the color orange. For over 40 years she worked with children from birth to elementary age. One of her proudest accomplishments was earning her black belt in Shorin-ryu Karate, at the age of 60.
On April 13th at 11:00am a graveside service will be held at the City of Live Oak Cemetery, Winderweedle Street Northwest, Live Oak, FL, USA.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested a donation be made First Baptist Preschool Center, in Pinellas Park, FL.
A little way to help carry on Shirley’s love for children.
City of Live Oak Cemetery
Wendolyn Messner
March 29, 2024, 11:32 am
Girls, I wish I was there with you. Your Mom was a wonderful woman. Your Uncle Mike and I loved visiting all of yall and being part of the family.
Shirley will be missed.
I love you girls Your Aunt Wendy
Kristin and Tim Finnan
March 29, 2024, 11:51 am
Ms. Shirley is the best friend a girl could have. We enjoyed spending time together, making plans to go sightseeing and shopping. Loved to torment our husbands to take us places. “TROUBLE” was her nick name and Tim’s was “TROUBLE 2”. They both lived up to it very well. Sure will miss our phone calls of stories about the kids and her church friends. And we were making plans to travel and visit each other this summer. Now she can visit all the time. Will watch for my red bird friend. Love you to the moon and back!!! Shirley🦋🦋
Vale
March 29, 2024, 12:12 pm
Our heart felt love and prayers to the family during this time of loss.
Regina Willson
March 29, 2024, 12:30 pm
MAY SHE FLY ON BUTTERFLY WNGS TO HER NEW HOME! 🦋
Our deepest condolences.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Jim and Regina Wilson
Gary Campbell
March 29, 2024, 12:33 pm
She was much more than a friend she loved to play cards with me and my wife she became like a sister too me and much more I trusted her opinion and with my back when needed I hope I keep my promise to Troy.
James L, Richardson
March 29, 2024, 1:34 pm
I love you Mama . I’ll miss you so much
Velva Giddings
March 29, 2024, 3:26 pm
Shirley was very sweet and a thoughtful friend to me, someone in whom I could always confide. I will miss her so very much. Our catering days were so much fun and we were so cool in our black slacks, tuxedo shirts and black ties. We have had many lunches over the years where we shared our deepest thoughts. Our last luncheon a few weeks ago she talked about her grand kids, especially Saralyn. I wish her family peace today as I have found knowing Shirley is with her loving husband, Troy and her sweet mother, Lottie.
Mindy Lee McCullough
March 29, 2024, 5:17 pm
Will always be my favorite “Mumzy”.. will miss you always. ❤️
Ginny
March 29, 2024, 6:21 pm
A great lady has left us to be with the Lord and the angels we will miss this amazing woman but know she is with her husband and mom and painting pictures with all the children that passed to soon and doing what she always did watch over her family and friends Love you miss Shirley till we meet again. ♥️
Ginny
March 30, 2024, 9:08 am
A great lady has left us to be with the Lord and Angels. She was a amazing wife and teacher to all her children she worked with.She was a great friend to me and my family sending strength and love to her family till we meet again love you Shirley.♥️
Kimberly Burns
April 5, 2024, 3:15 pm
Love to each of you in your grieving the loss of such sweet and caring mother, in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.