We are sad to announce that on April 8, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Josephine Tonita Shields of Pekin, Illinois, born in Marshall, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Josephine Tonita Shields or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph Potts and Beryl Potts (Counterman); her son Robert L. Denman, Jr.; and her siblings, Don Potts, Thomas Potts and Judy Kay Donaldson.

She is survived by : her sons, Joseph "Joe" Shields (Brenda Decker) of Pekin and Thomas "Jamie" Shields (April) of Pekin; her grandson Josh Schruman of Pekin; her great grandchildren, Zion, Olivia and Aviahna; and her siblings, Arthur "Buck" Potts of Maryland and Mary Vogel of Canton.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory (500 N 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes