Ella Jean Shields

Ella Jean Shields age 78 a resident of Old Fort passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 at the family residence. She was the daughter of the late Russell Lee and Visha Prince and was also preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Vernon “Doc” Shields, her son Leon Shields, brother Rev. Doyle Prince and her sister Mary Ruth Rogers. She was a member of the Kinser Road Church of God. She is survived by her daughter and son in law Linda and James “Jimmy” Silvers, granddaughters Jamie and Visha Silvers, sister in law Patsy Prince, mamaws little helper Hayden Silvers all of Old Fort, along with several nieces and nephews. A Remembrance of Life Service will be held graveside Wednesday at 1 o’clock at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Guinn Green officiating. Samuel Silvers, Steven Silvers, Sam Silvers, Jonathan Silvers, Shane Shields and Jeremy Shields will serve as casket bearers. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Ave. Chapel has charge of the arrangements. Due to current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask.Read Obituary