Henrietta Shields

Aunt Etta you will live forever in our hearts. Thank you Tina for always being there for Etta. We are so blessed Etta had you in her life.

The loss is unmeasurable. Our Aunt had a way with words , was wise and brought so much comfort to us all. We will miss you so much.

We always joked that we were birthday buddies. I have many fond memories of our nice chats over the years. One memory that sticks out was the morning of Jenny and Dan’s wedding. We were coming back to the Filice’s after hair and make-up, the nerves of the day starting to set in as it was time to get dressed. We walked into the house and Aunt Etta was at the door with mimosas in hand and a big “hi girls!” and we all laughed. It was a perfect moment of calm and warmth, which are two attributes I can tell she possessed her entire life. She was a wonderful woman and I’ll remember her fondly. Sending love to the whole family ❤️ rest peacefully Etta ❤️

To the family, I want to share a passage that has helped me a great deal over the years:

“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that
hollow part of your chest.
Grief is just love with no place to go.”
~ Jamie Anderson

Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love.

Etta was a special lady! She loved Florida and the beach. She loved Riley even if she didn’t want to admit it. She liked everything in its proper place. She picked out the most thoughtful gifts and wrapped beautifully. She was the hostess with the mostess. My birthday bash was decorated to the 9’s. Food and drinks were awesome. Everything labeled with a description. And I had my own cake! I’m actually at a loss for words. I just sit smiling at the treasured memories. I’m blessed to have known her and to be able to call her friend. R.I.P. sweet friend until I see you again ‘eh?

I will always remember sitting on our porch, sharing a glass of wine, and laughing till our side hurt. Rest in peace my friend.
MJ Sadler
Montgomery, Texas

I still can’t believe Etta has left us. No holiday will be the same as she was the ultimate hostess! Christmas was our favorite, between the food and decoration is was truly festivus maximus. OMG…her coconut macaroons! She made them special for me for my birthday for the past few years and she was going to teach me how to make them and I was looking forward to it. We were birthday sisters of a sort, hers followed two days after mine. Tina and her would go on a birthday trip and I would watch Riley. She had a great sense of humor and put up with me and Tina. She helped us when we needed a staining expert and I loved her for cleaning 20 billion hinges and knobs during a kitchen reno that was to be my job. Etta you are missed, but you will be toasted often and at every holiday from here on out. Rest in Peace my friend.

It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute for your beautiful soul, a great quality manager with a golden heart who has just passed away. Your sudden departure has left us all with a profound sense of loss and sadness, but we take solace in the memories of the time we were privileged to spend with you.

As a quality manager, you set the bar high for professionalism, excellence, and attention to detail. You brought a level of dedication and commitment to your work that was unmatched, and your leadership helped to shape and elevate those around you.

But it was your kind and compassionate heart that truly set you apart. Your empathy, warmth, and genuine care for others touched the lives of everyone you encountered. You had a way of making people feel valued, seen, and heard, creating an environment where people could thrive and excel.

Your impact was felt not just in the workplace, but in every aspect of your life. You were a mentor, a friend, and a confidante to so many, always willing to lend an ear, share your wisdom, or offer a helping hand.

Your sudden passing has left a void that cannot be filled, but your legacy will live on through the countless lives you touched. Your beautiful soul, great leadership, and golden heart will always be remembered and cherished.

Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Destin – our favorite place in the world!

On Easter Monday we lost our beloved Aunt Etta . Little sister to my mom and dad and Aunt/friend and confidante to me, my brother and sister.
She was taken Suddenly from our lives.
Words cannot express the sadness that is being felt .

My Aunt was someone to look up to. She was a goal oriented , intelligent, independent , strong , loyal woman that would always lend an ear and a helping hand.

She would make you feel at home when we visited her and also when she visited us.
She was cool, calm and collected and you felt at ease in her presence.
She would listen attentively to you and give you advise about life situations and instantly you would feel better.

Her funny laugh , her whistling when she puttered around the house, her wee sounds she would make when watching a movie when she was puzzled or realized the twist of the story line, is tattooed In my mind.
I will miss our catching up conservations on the phone and outside on the deck with a glass of wine, or at our favourite stop Niagara-on-the-Lake.

She never forgot a special occasion and was always there for us ,and was always a phone call away .

Nothing could break the bond of
having a sister in your life and my mom is heartbroken.

Distance cannot compete with the closeness we shared with my Aunt.

Thank you Tina for being there for my Aunt. I am truly grateful for that. And thinking of you.

Every time I see a picturesque sunset or feel the warm of the sun, I know my Aunt is around.

Always in my heart and mind .
Love you Aunt Etta

Beautifully said Emma. The movie sounds were so enjoyable. We will miss her until we can meet again.

Q: How did you meet Henrietta?

A: I met Etta at Halliburton when she was introduced to me as my new Quality manager. I grew and became better at my job(Quality Champion)under her leadership. She knew how to challenge you and help you grow. I will always remember and appreciate to have had the opportunity to meet her and work under a great leader.

Q: What will you never forget about Henrietta?

A: What an honor to have known Etta! I loved her high standards and deep passion for making people better. She was very patient in guiding us all in the right direction. Etta always would ask me “Oh, did you think that was a good idea?” It really wasn’t a question but it was a very pleasant way to say maybe you should rethink that thought. 😁 I still say this to myself at least once a week.

With thoughts of peace and courage for you,

I knew Etta way back before my first child was born – I worked with her at Tridon in Burlington, Canada and we were both transferred to Nashville TN in 1991. She was always a strong supporter and a great friend. I lost track of her several years after her mum passed and I had left Tridon and she had moved to Louisville? Very strange that I felt compelled to find out what was up with her tonight. I lost my third son on 01/01/22 and have had some pretty stunning spiritual visits since. Perhaps sweet Etta and my son met in the spiritual world recently prompting me to look her up? I hope so. Both amazingly kind generous people. Love you Etta – you were one of the sweetest souls that have graced the earth. I have at least one beautiful Christmas tree angel ornament that was a gift from Etta that I would love to gift to someone in her family that would cherish it. Please feel free to contact me at cjstrong2017@gmail.com or 6153970971