Frances Shields Obituary
Frances Shields, born on May 2, 1949, passed away on October 18, 2026. Frances leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Hugo Richter Jr. and Minnie Fox Richter. She is survived by: her daughter Mary Linley Sweat (James Andrew) of Jackson; her grandchildren, Charles Andrew and Elizabeth Donaldson; her daughter Kathleen Shields O'Beirne (Ryan) of Ridgeland; her grandchildren, Thomas Mitchell and James Linley; her sister Linley Richter Milner (Philip); her nibling McLane of Greenwood; her great-niece Audra Gallaspy Warren; her great-nephew William Harold Gallaspy; and her brother Arthur Hugo Richter III of Knoxville.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 3387 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, 39213 or the Greenwood, Mississippi Cemetery Association.
