Jeanette Lee Shields

JEANETTE LEE SHIELDS, 81, of Weirton, WV, passed away on January 8, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1944, in Clarksburg, WV, the middle child of the late Earnest J. and Althea M. (Chamberlain) Kidd. Jeanette was a fiercely independent woman with a caring, compassionate, and spunky personality that endeared her to everyone who knew her. She enjoyed camping in her RV, watching HGTV, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Jeanette took great pride in her home, especially in planting and tending to her flowers. Above all else, she cherished time spent with her grandchildren and loved being surrounded by her family. Her life was marked by profound loss, yet she met each challenge with strength and resilience. Jeanette’s husband, Howard E. Shields, Sr., was tragically killed in 1981 while working as a roller at Weirton Steel. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, James Shields and Luke Shields; two brothers, Earnest J. Kidd and Glenn R. Kidd; and two grandchildren. Jeanette is survived by her loving children: Howard E. (Patti) Shields, Jr., Charles L. Shields, and Nancy Pearson; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, all of whom were a source of immense pride and joy for her. Friends and relatives were received on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home on Monday, January 12, 2026. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.