Mrs. O’Shields was born in March 11, 1932, in Liberty SC. She married her love Hoy O’Shields on December 21, 1948. They shared a marriage that was filled with love and chaos from their 4 sons and daughter. Overa, also known as “Nanny”, loved to spend time with her family and took care of everyone she met. While at home she always had a garden, some craft project, puzzle, playing video games with grandkids, or loving on a pet. She never passed up an opportunity to “GO”. She would frequently visit places to see her family, such as the bowling alley, chasing hot air balloons, camping, fishing at the lake, going to the beach, some ball game; basically, any place family and friends might be located. When able, she attended Cedar Rock Baptist Church, in Easley.
Mrs. O’Shields was preceded in death by her husband: Hoy Z. "Papa" O’Shields; one son: Charles J. O’Shields; one daughter-in-law: Mary J. O’Shields; one brother: Olin Moore; and one sister: Orthey Moore.
She is survived by her children: James “Mack” O’Shields (Jackie), Wayne O’Shields (Amber), Darlene Walden (Terry), and Jerry O’Shields; ten grandchildren: Paul O’Shields (Marie), Gretchen Haskett (Nathan), Derrick O’Shields (Lisa), Jessica Clark (Eli), Jeremy Tutt (Misty), Jeremy O’Shields (Priscilla), Dylan O’Shields, Christina Burke (Matthew), Melissa Ruff (Matt), and Emily Wolf (David); sixteen great-grandchildren: Matthew, Linsey, Raven, Hailey, Piper, Sullivan, Sawyer, Stephen, Landon, Isabella, Kira, Kylie, Kaamryn, Emma, Weston, and Everly; and two great-great grandchildren: Jasper and Natalie.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022 in the Chapel at Dillard Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 11:45 AM.
Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.