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Isabelle W. Shields

03/15/1952 - 08/04/2024

Obituary For Isabelle W. Shields

OPELOUSAS – Visitation Service will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Isabelle W. Shields, 72, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at St. Joseph Carpenter’s House in Lafayette, LA. Inurnment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA

Mrs. Shields leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Sharon Brown of New Orleans, LA; four grandchildren, Lakisa Williams, Briana Williams, Brian Alvis, Jr. and Brea Brown; one great granddaughter, Ja’Nylah Bone; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Goldman Shields; her parents, Emmanuel Young, Sr. and Bertha Alfred; one brother, Emmanuel Young, Jr.; and one sister, Patricia Williams.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Oakland Nursing Home, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and St. Joseph Carpenter’s House.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.


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I miss you grandma. You were the best of the best. Thanks for all you did for us. I love you so much. I wish I can go 20 years back just so I can have 20 more years of your presence. I know you always here with us.

Lakisa Williams

Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux

Ms.Easy I always enjoys your hugs. Thank you for always being nice to when I was younger! You was truly a great grandmother to my nieces your are appreciated in so many ways! May your light keep shine through your daughter and grandkids. You will truly be missed. P.s. Now why you didn't teach those grandkids how to really play cards lol 😂

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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