Died December 10, 2020.

Wilbur Cross Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT

Paraprofessional

Obituary:

Ms. Eleanor “Diane” DeShields was born on April 26, 1952 to the late Eleanor Williford DeShields and the late Wesley G. DeShields Sr. Diane entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center after her battle with COVID-19. She is predeceased by her sister, Valerie Simons, and her brother, Wesley G. DeShields Jr.
In her early years, Diane attended public schools in Bridgeport, CT. Upon her graduation, she matriculated to Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL and received her degree in social work. Diane loved children and was passionate about working with them. She was last employed as a paraprofessional at Wilbur Cross Elementary School for eleven years. When conversing with Diane, she often spoke of and referred to the students as “her kids”. She also loved and had great respect for her colleagues. Diane’s loving and caring spirit was also shown in the dedication to caring for her mother’s twin, Evelyn Sutton, for 15 years.

Among those who are left to cherish the memory of Diane’s loving and devoted life are her brother, Glenville DeShields (Wendy) of Devonshire, Bermuda; two sisters-in-law, Wanda DeShields of Spartanburg, SC and Gloria Lindsay of Newberry, SC; a brother-in-law, Calvin Simons of Devonshire, Bermuda; nephews, Wesley G. DeShields III of Irmo, SC, Dwayne and Dean Simons of Devonshire, Bermuda; nieces, Gene’a DeShields-Boykin of Irmo, SC, Brittany DeShields of Moore, SC, Kristy Simons of Devonshire, Bermuda, and Glennisha and Kennisha DeShields of Devonshire, Bermuda; a godson, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Diane also leaves behind two very devoted friends, Valerie Price and Leondra Harris.