Ruth Barnett Shields Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Barnett Shields (Murphy, North Carolina), who passed away on September 19, 2023 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her husband Charles Ellard Shields; and her brothers, Clarence Barnett (CT) and Franklin Barnett. She is survived by : her children, Winifred Shields (Paula Shields), Ted Shields and Linda Garland (Roger Garland); her grandson Greg Shields; her stepgrandsons, Andrew Garland (Bethany) and Brad Garland (Paige); her great grandchildren, Connor, Colton, Chase and Caden Garland; her sisters, Geneva Setser of Murphy, NC., Opal Sims of Murphy, NC. and Barbara Berrong of Murphy, NC.; and her nephews, Glenn Barnett, Joe Barnett, Darryl Barnett, Danny Rich, Jim Setser, Sammy Berrong and Trevis Hicks.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International or St. Jude.
