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Myrtle Fields Obituary
FIELDS, Myrtle The relatives and friends of Mrs. Myrtle E. Fields, age 86; residence, 1707 Heritage Park Rd., Charleston, SC 29407; those of her husband, Judge Richard E. Fields, Sr.; her children, Mary Diane Fields Reed of Washington, DC and Richard E. Fields, Jr. of Burlington, MA; one son-in-law, Michael J. Reed of Washington, DC; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Gilliam of Stratford, CT and Mrs. Isabelle Broughton of Charleston, SC; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ann Fields of Charleston, SC; three nieces, Mrs. Donna A. Kinsey of Charleston, SC, Mrs. Edwina Thompson of the Eastern shore of Maryland and Ms. Barbara Greene of Columbia, SC; one nephew, Mr. John Whitmore, Jr. of Stratford, CT; and many grand and great grand nieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Centenary United Methodist Church, 58-60 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC; Rev. Lorenzo Moses, Pastor. Inhumation, Brotherly Cemetery, Charleston, SC. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Myrtle Fields will lie-in-state on Wednesday in Centenary United Methodist Church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to the Myrtle E. Fields Educational Endowment at Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC or Centenary United Methodist Church in Charleston, SC. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC (Downtown). Established in 1896. Phone: 723-3066. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrtle Fields
Anice Geddis-Carr
October 30, 2008
Judge Fields, Diane and Ricky,
I was deeply sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Fields. I have very fond memories of growing up with all of you as a part of my Charleston family. I pray that God's love and the treasured memories that you all shared as a Family will bring each of you peace.
Robbie Koon DeFreese
October 29, 2008
Dear Judge Fields,
I just heard that your wife had passed away. I was a Court Reporter many, many years ago and had the pleasure of working with you. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and your family. Fondly, Robbie Koon DeFreese
Virginia Simmons
October 26, 2008
Mrs. Fields was my first and second grade teacher at Simontin Elementary School in the early 1960's,with her mild manner and soothing smile, she will be missed. My sympathy to her family and friends. GOD BLESS!!!!
Richard & Elaine Prioleau
October 17, 2008
Dear Judge Fields and family,
our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Alisha Seymour
October 17, 2008
Judge Fields,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God provide you with comfort and support.
Judge Tom Huff
October 16, 2008
Dear Judge Fields I am sorry to here of your wifes passing. I wish to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathy. My prayers will be with you during this time of loss.
Bernice & William McCoy
October 16, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Jennifer Johnson
October 15, 2008
Judge Fields and Diane, I am sorry to learn of your loss and will keep you and your family in prayer.
Clifton Newman
October 15, 2008
Judge. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of trial,celebration of life,and sadness. May you be strenghtened by your faith.
arnold goodstein
October 15, 2008
,Fields Family, please accept our deepest sympathy for your great loss Diane & Arnold Goodstein
Alma Jenkins
October 15, 2008
Judge Fields,
Know that my thoughs and prayers are with you and the family during these times. I share your lost.
Ed and Karel Givens
October 15, 2008
Judge Fields and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. My family and I enjoyed her lovely smile and kind words for us after church services at Centenary. We will cherish those memories.
Steve Darling
October 15, 2008
Judge Fields,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Steve Darling
John and Erin Charpia
October 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of your loss.
Victor Owens
October 15, 2008
Judge Fields,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dwayne & Robin Salley
October 15, 2008
The Fields Family,
Deepest sympathy to you during your time of sorrow.
Jophelia Kirkland-Mitchell
October 15, 2008
Judge Fields & Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Just keep your hands in God's unchanging hands. I pray that 1 Thessalonians 4 vs 13 -18 brings you comfort.
Jo Singletary
October 14, 2008
Judge Fields:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief in the lost of your loved one. May you hold dear to your heart all the good memories you had together.
May these few words express my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
May God bless you and your family.
Josephine R. Singletary
Jasper Cureton
October 14, 2008
Judge Fields and family: You have my sincere condolences and sympathy during this difficult time. May God bless you.
Barbara & Richard & Raven White
October 14, 2008
Mr. Judge Fields and family you'll have our Deepest sympathy. We pray that God will continue to Bless each and ever one of you.
With Love,
Colonel (Ret) Anthony C. and Brenda G. Aiken
October 14, 2008
Dear Judge Fields, Diane and Ricky: My family and I forward our sincere thoughts to you. Mrs. Fields was my adopted Mom and she will always have a special place in my life. Just like you, I will miss her, but her memory will be with us forever. She leaves a legacy of grace, charm and beauty.
Sherrilan Aiken-Mckinney
October 14, 2008
To the Fields Family
You have my deepest sympathy doing your time of lost. Mrs. Fields had a heart of love for people. Her sweet and soft spirit will be missed.
David Simmons ( Pauline's son)
October 13, 2008
Judge Fields and family,
I was very sad to learn of the passing of such a kind and encouraging spirit. She touched so many lives and will live on through all that she came in contact with. My prayers are with you in your time of bereavement.
HENRY WILLIAMS
October 13, 2008
May God continue bless and keep you
and your family during this period of
bereavement.
Lillian Green
October 13, 2008
Judge Fields,
You have my deepest condolences. May God continue to care for you and your family as you go through your bereavement.
David B. Richardson
October 13, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Paulette Robinson
October 13, 2008
To the Fields Family
My deepest sympathy to you and May God Bless and Keep you in all our prayer. Mrs. Fields we love so daily and she was my mother, friend and so dear to me that we all will missed her and love her but God loves her best.
Charles Houston, Jr.
October 13, 2008
Judge Fields and family,
We are deeply sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow!
Joyce (Houston) Moore, Chicago, IL
Isabel (Houston) Knox, Atlanta, GA
Nikki Ramsey
October 13, 2008
Judge Fields and Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is certainly in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call.
Bill Ford
October 13, 2008
Judge Fields,my prayers are with you and your family.
Dewey Wise
October 13, 2008
Judge Fields,
I want to express, on behalf of my wife Pat and myself, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your wife. I know she was your rock and loving companion throughout her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Dewey Wise
Rev. Helen Thomas McKune
October 13, 2008
JUDGE FIELDS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. please accept my condolences and prayers. Remember that GOD will take care of you.
Alice Robinson
October 13, 2008
My prayers are with you. I was her nurse at NHC Charleston. I am sorry to hear that she has passed. You are in my thoughts.
Alice Robinson
Vernelle Dickerson
October 13, 2008
To Mrs. Fields family, I am sad to hear of Mrs. Fields passing. Mrs. Fields was an angel that was sent from heaven. God has now called his angel back to heaven. I loved Mrs. Fields because she was easy to love. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Vernelle
Jennifer Seymour
October 12, 2008
Judge Fields & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Please call me if you need anything!
Crystal Dickerson
October 12, 2008
To The Fields Family,
My prayers goes out to you and your family during this time. My mom use to work with Mrs. Fields at the YWCA so that is how I got to know Mrs. Fields. She was such a wonderful person. She will be missed
Charles H. Brown
October 12, 2008
Dorothy and I will keep you and the family in prayer now and always. Keep the faith, for God will take care of you. If anything we can do, call please. (577-3727)
Rev. Charles & Dorothy S. Brown
A.M.E. Pastor, Retired
LeTesha Jones-Kinsey
October 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Samuel Holmes
October 12, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family.
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