Shirley Shields Prestenbach's Obituary
Shirley Shields Prestenbach passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to Edward and Viola (Gautreau) Shields.
Shirley is survived by her children Harold Prestenbach, Jr. (Diana) and Linda P. Waller; her grandchildren Tanya, Diane, Phillip, Tammy, Harold Lee, and Tim; 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Edgar “Mickey” Shields, Sidney Shields, Patricia Snyder, James Shields, Freddie Shields, and Cynthia Shields; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Harold Thomas Prestenbach; her daughter June P. Hurst; her brothers Danny Shields and Edward “Sonny” Shields and her parents.
Age 84 years, she was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Walker, LA for the past 8 years. Shirley was a retired bookkeeper and daycare owner. Shirley will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at E.J. Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Thursday beginning at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow the services in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mrs. Prestenbach to be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donations may be made at https://www.stjude.org/ or be mailed to 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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