It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Judy Carol Shields of Kernersville, NC — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
Here is what we wish the world to know of Judy.
Judy held deeply to the Baptist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The traditions Judy loved will continue to hold those she loved.
KERNERSVILLE – Judy Carol Shields, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her home. Carol was born on March 29, 1955 in Forsyth County to Henry and Pauline Campbell Morgan. She was a member at Colfax Baptist Church. Carol was dedicated to every aspect of her career – no task was impossible with her “can-do” attitude.She enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flowers and garden and loved traveling to the mountains, especially the Blue Ridge Parkway. She also had a love for dogs and horses. Most of all, Carol loved her family and friends dearly, with her grandson holding a special place in her heart. She was a nurturer and made everyone feel like family. She was well known for her strawberry jam and brown bag apple pie that she shared with many!In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby Lee Morgan and Larry Cletus Morgan; and a niece, Jill Samuelson.Surviving are her husband of over 35 years, Doug Shields; her son, Dustin Shields (wife, Kelly); her grandson, Dakota Shields; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Morgan (wife of Larry); brother-in-law, Phillip Shields (wife, Gwyn); nieces and nephews, Matthew Shields (wife, Jamie), Nicholas Shields (wife, Taylor), and Hannah Shields, Kristin Hughes (husband, Justin), and Julie Kimsey (husband, Ed); many great nieces and nephews; a special friend, Peggy Dull; her canine buddy, Bailey; and granddog, Stella.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel with Rev. Bruce Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AuthoraCare Collective, 2504 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405 or Davie County Humane Society, 162 Webb Way Advance, NC 27006 (https://www.hsdavie.org/donate)
