Leona O'Shields
April 4, 1923 - August 21, 2019
Emmie Leona O’Shields passed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 21, 2019. She was 96 years old. Leona was born and grew up in Fyffe, Alabama, but lived much of her life in Rossville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years and love of her life Clarence O'Shields, parents Carter and Buena Johnson, brothers Wilbur Johnson, Junior Johnson, Thea Johnson, Norman Johnson, Reed Johnson, Ward Johnson; sisters Marie Roach and Freddie Jean Johnson. She is survived by a daughter Patricia (Johnny) Spangler and granddaughter Melissa (Allen) Palmer, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood Memory Care Unit. You all loved and petted on mom, aka Granny, Tweety Bird, Little Bit, Princess, LeLe, Hot Rod, and Miss Leona, as your own and she loved each of you dearly. We will cherish the stories shared by the staff, visitors, and residents about Mom. She loved all of you and Mama didn't love just anybody. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Clarence on their 78th wedding anniversary, August 22, at 2 PM CST at Warren's Graveyard in Rainsville, Alabama. Rev. Paul Little will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, PO Box 96011, Washington DC, 20090-6011. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
Emmie Leona O’Shields passed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 21, 2019. She was 96 years old. Leona was born and grew up in Fyffe, Alabama, but lived much of her life in Rossville, Georgia. She was preceded in death... View Obituary & Service Information