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Jane Oliver Shields

December 11, 1918 — October 25, 2014

Jane Oliver Shields

JANE S. SHIELDS STAUNTON, VA Jane Oliver (Smith) Shields, 95, widow of Randolph Tucker Shields, of 31 Woodlee Road, died Saturday, October 25, 2014. She was born December 11, 1918, in Trenton, New Jersey, a daughter of the late John Holmes and Mildred (Oliver) Smith. Mrs. Shields was a graduate of Newcomb College (Tulane) and Presbyterian School of Christian Education. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, AAUW and many community organizations. Her lifetime interest in children's education led to her involvement in the founding of Community Child Care Center in 1971. Family members include a son, Randolph Tucker Shields of Staunton; two daughters, Page Shields and husband, Joseph Sharrer, of Harrisonburg and Catherine Whittington of Charlottesville; a sister, Barbara Hull of Decatur, Georgia; and three grandchildren, Jane Kolb of New York City, Thomas and Alex Whittington, both of Los Angeles, California. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Community Child Care Center, 32 Park Ave., Staunton, VA 24401. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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