LaVerne Evon Shields

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, December 16, 2017
11:00 until 12:30
Service Schedule
Graveside Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy. 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, December 16, 2017
1 :00 p.m.
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Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
LaVerne Evon Shields

of Little Rock, AR

September 22, 1923 - December 13, 2017

LaVerne Evon Shields, 94, of Little Rock, Arkansas and former resident of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Little Rock. Mrs. Shields was born September 22, 1923 in Phillips County, Arkansas to the late Willie D. and Mary Pate Griffin .

LaVerne was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Shields, Sr. ; sons, Lynn Shields, Sr., Ernest Shields, Jr. and Bobby Shields; and daughters-in-law, Charlene Jean Shields and Claire Shields.

She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Karen Payne of North Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Susan Shields of Little Rock; grandsons, Lynn Shields, Jr., Kelly Shields, Jamie Redding and Jonathon Redding; and her granddaughters, Diane Smith, Traci Williams and Jeannie Washam.

LaVerne worked with her husband, Ernest, at Unique Cleaners, the business they owned for many years in West Helena. She was an active member of the Richmond Hill Church of Christ and later Twin City Church of Christ. After moving to North Little Rock she attended Windsong Church of Christ. She loved her family and enjoyed sewing, gardening and walking. She will be missed and remembered with love.

Graveside services for LaVerne Evon Shields will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home from 11:00 until 12:30 Saturday prior to the graveside services.

Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena will direct (870) 572-2571.

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6 Condolence(s)
Laurie McLendon
Helena, AR
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Monday, March 12, 2018

Karen & Jeannie
I just saw this Obituary about Mrs. Shields. I am so sorry . She was always so kind and sweet to me when they lived here. I am so far behind reading news it seems. My prayers for you all and again I am so sorry~

Sincerely,

Laurie S. McLendon

Jesse E Porter Jr
West Helena, AR
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Mrs. Shields lived and shared a wonderful life. She motivated people by her example and shared God's love. She is celebrating in Paradise now.
Rusty Porter

Katherine Dillion
Searcy, AR
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Monday, December 18, 2017

Dear Karen,
I heard the news of your mother's passing and would like to have been there. Your parents were so good to me in putting up with all our antics:) Your mother was such a strong woman and so hard working. You and your family are in my prayers. I'd love to see you sometime. Many blessings,
Kathy

Cheryl Centenio
Dayton, TN
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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Jeannie, your Grandmother was a sweet hard working lady. She told me that she enjoyed making her red velvet cake for her family for the holidays and she enjoyed the time she spent with you and the others.

You are in my thoughts with deepest condolences. Please take care.

Cheryl Centenio

Cheryl Centenio
DAYTON, TN
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Friday, December 15, 2017

Jeannie, your grandmother was a sweet hardworking lady. I will always remember her.

May you always find happiness in the time you were allowed to spend with your grandmother. Take care.

Cheryl Centenio

jim mayer
baton rouge, LA
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Thursday, December 14, 2017

You are in our thoughts and prayers, The Shields family were always good friends and great citizens of west Helena. Jim Mayer