New Bedford - Jeanie D. Shields, 91, of New Bedford died unexpectedly January 12, 2004 at The Oaks.
She was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Jemima (Dickson) Shields and was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a member of the First Congregational Church at Lunds Corner, New Bedford. She was employed as a librarian by the New Bedford Public Library. She was the first Bookmobile librarian and the first Branch Librarian at the Wilkes Branch Library in New Bedford's north end for 21 years.
Survivors include a brother: David Shields of New Bedford; 1 nephew; 2 nieces; and 1 grand niece.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Thursday, January 15, 2004, 6-8 P.M.
Funeral service on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at the KIRBY FUNERAL HOME, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford.