Obituary
Elijha Shields, Sr. was born October 3, 1969, to Willie Shields, Sr. & Deloris Shields. He was a man who believed in God, loved his family, and blessed many throughout his life with his incredible sense of humor. Elijha accepted Christ at a very young age, and honored God through is daily interactions with others throughout his life. He attended Carver High School and was known as a positive, wellrounded person who influenced others in a good way! In 1990, he met and fell in love with Sybrina Lauderdale. They continued their beautiful love story by becoming husband and wife on February 14, 1994, and remained devoted to each other for 27 glorious years. He was a loving husband and father, a devoted family man, a cheerful giver, and a comedian in his own right. He was also a brilliant business professional, with more than a decade of management experience, nine years of maintenance experience, and five years as a supervisor whom his employees respected greatly. He was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys who enjoyed fishing, home repair, and adding value to the lives of others. Elijha departed this life on October 4, 2020; one day after his fifty-first birthday. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Sheilds, Sr, and two siblings: Janet Shields and Mark Anthony Shields. To cherish his amazing legacy, he leaves his loving wife, Sybrina Shields; two sons: Elijha Shields, Jr. and Courtney Fennell; one daughter, Kerrae Sheilds; his beloved mother, Deloise Shelds; three siblings: Dewayne Shields (Harriet), Willie Sheilds, Jr. (Cynthia), and Ransom Shields (Barbara), five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and dear friends whose lives will be forever touched by his memory.
Order of Service c
Processional The Family of Elijha Shields, Sr. Scripture & Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulpit Poem . . . . . . . Kerrae Shields & Elijha Shields, Jr. Expressions (2 minutes, please) Family & Friends Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kawana Mitchell Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . Toriella Jackson ~ Silent Reading of the Obituary ~ Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Gerald Rayborn Recessional The Family of Elijha Shields, Sr. ~No Viewing of the Remains following the Eulogy.~
Acknowledgment
God looked around His garden, and found an empty place; He then looked down upon the earth, and saw Elijha’s face. He put His arms around him and lifted him to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful! He always takes the best! Please accept our sincere gratitude for the thoughts, prayers, and many acts of love that have been extended to us during this time. We also ask that you keep us lifted in prayer as we adjust to life without our loved one in the days ahead. May God bless you all. ~ The Family of Elijha Shields, Sr. ~
Active Pallbearers
Kapell Eugene Deswick Bonds
Calvin Davis Michael Lauderdale
Dewayne Shields Elijha Shields, Jr.
Mykel Shields Ronald Robinson
Honorary Pallbearers Willie Shields, Jr. Courtney Fennell
Marshall Stevenson Rodregius Shields
Ransum Shields Richardo Longstreet
Interment
New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Road Memphis, Tennessee 38109
Arrangements Entrusted To N. J. Ford and Son Funeral Home 12 South Parkway W Memphis, Tennessee 38109 (901) 948-7755
Program Design by Precious Memories Graphics & More, (901) 257-9124.