Alla Fay Shields
1 October 1929 - 14 October 2007

Vinson H. Shields
6 June 1926 - 4 June 2020

Services for Alla Fay Shields, 78, of Sherman who passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, were held on Wednesday morning, October 17, 2007 in the Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lander Bethel officiated. Interment followed at West Hill Cemetery.  Arrangements were under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home.
Alla Fay Taylor was born October 1, 1929, in Abilene, Texas, daughter of Alfred Henry Taylor and Alla Hubbard Spencer Taylor. She attended school in Tom Bean and was valedictorian of her graduating class. On July 25, 1947, she was married at home to Vinson H. Shields, and this year they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Many people remember how friendly she was while working for Hestand Pharmacy and later at Essin Clinic.
Mrs. Shields was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Mary Dollar and Marguerite Patty; 3 brothers, Col. John F. Taylor, Hubbard Taylor, and Edwin Taylor.
Survivors include her husband; sister-in-law Mona Taylor of Harker Heights, Texas; son David Shields and wife, Billie Ann of Tom Bean; daughter Dr. Sherry Scott and husband Dr. Cliff Scott of Paris; grandsons Chad Shields and wife Kim of Tom Bean, Colt Shields of Tom Bean, Marine Cpl. Aaron Owens and wife Cindy of Camp Pendleton, California, and Tyler Scott of Paris; granddaughters Madison and Aubry Scott of Paris; and  4 great-grandchildren.
The key values for Fay and Vinson Shields have always been their family and their faith. They were elders at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church.  In addition to serving by preparing communion, they were very active in ministering to individuals in need. She also volunteered for the Sherman Literacy program and Home Hospice of Grayson County.
Fay was always gracious, gentle, friendly and charitable. As her own health declined she insisted on continuing to assist others. A cup of soothing hot tea was one of her pleasures, and she always had music in the home. She loved books and reading, and her children remember the importance she placed on the arts. She and Vinson enjoyed doing things with their grandchildren.
If desired memorials may be made to Home Hospice of Grayson County, P.O. Box 2306, Sherman, TX 75091.

Vinson Hunter Shields of Sherman, Texas passed away on June 4, 2020 in Paris, Texas.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church with Lander Bethel of Grand Avenue Presbyterian and Rob Spencer of First Methodist Church of Paris officiating.  Burial followed at West Hill Cemetery.  Arrangements were under the direction of Dannels Funeral Home.
Vinson Shields was born in Sedalia, Texas, son of Burl Lee and Opal Shields on June 6, 1926.  He went to school at Sedalia and graduated high school from Van Alstyne.   He married Alla Fay Taylor on July 25, 1947.  He worked as a patrolman, foreman and dispatcher for Texas Power and Light Co. for 40 years.  He was a veteran of World War II, and served in the Navy.  He was a Mason, was involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, active in Scouting as a Scout Master in Paris, Texas; was involved in various roles at First Presbyterian churches at Honey Grove and Paris before moving to Sherman, where he joined and served at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church.  He was a Hospice volunteer with Grayson County Home Hospice.  He was interested in family genealogy, an avid walker, U.S. traveler, Will Roger's greatest fan and a doting grandfather and great Dad.  He will always be remembered for his love and open adoration for his wife, Fay, and his courage to soldier on  for 12 years after her death.
Vinson Shields is preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Dwight Lynn Shields; and great-grandchild, David Vinson Owens.
Vinson is survived by his son, David Lee Shields and wife,  Billie Ann; Sherry Scott and husband, Cliff; grandchildren, Chad Shields; Colt Shields; Aaron Owens; Cindy Owens and husband, Cindy; Madison Scott; Tyler Scott; and Aubry Scott; great-grandchildren, Bret Shields; Brok Shields; Angel Becerra; Josiah Owens; Serena Owens; Zoe Owens; Tyler Scott; and Stone Shields.
Pallbearers were Chad Shields, Aaron Owens, Colt Shields, Bret Shields, Brok Shields, Tyler Scott, and Stone Scott.
Memorials may be given to Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church and Grayson County Home Hospice.