Betty Louise (White) Shields

Betty Louise (White) Shields, age 88, went home to be with Jesus on November 2, 2016.

She was born February 10, 1928 in Chanute, KS., the daughter of Robert Sheldon and Mattie Opal White.  Betty grew up in Chanute, KS., the youngest of 11 children.  She married Junior A. Shields on October 31, 1949, and they celebrated 62 years together.  Betty loved her family and was a friend to all she met.  In her later years Betty renewed her faith in her Lord with all her heart.

Betty was a member of the Lewis Baptist Church in Lewis, KS., she attended Temple Baptist Church in Hutchinson, KS. when she moved to the area.  Betty held a number of jobs in her life; among them: Hutchinson Hospital, Mennonite Manor, and as a CNA in Chanute after her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; her husband; two sons; Wayne Lee and Raymond Arthur; a grandson, Jason; and a granddaughter, Angela.

Betty is survived by sons: Mike Shields and wife Rita of Phoenix, AZ; Brad Shields and wife Judy of Flagstaff, AZ.; Brian Shields and wife Elvie of Hutchinson, KS. and daughters Janice Jerauld and husband Greg of Hutchinson, KS.,; Lori Hornbaker and husband Mark of Lewis, KS.; and Kathy Stofer and husband Doug of Haven, KS.  She was blessed with 21 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Funeral will be Monday, November 7, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Temple Baptist Church in Hutchinson, KS. with Pastor Willard Stafford and Pastor Mark Hornbaker presiding.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Darlow, KS. following the service.

Memorials may be sent to the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Center, Buhler, KS.; River Cross Hospice, Wichita, KS.; or Temple Baptist Church all in care of the funeral home.