Background
Shields, Mary H. was born on June 2, 1947 in Neosho Falls, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Finley Edward and Marie Elizabeth (Neuenswander) Compton.
Shields, Mary H. was born on June 2, 1947 in Neosho Falls, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Finley Edward and Marie Elizabeth (Neuenswander) Compton.
Student, Manatee Community College, Bradenton, Florida, 1997.
Music assistant Kensington Park Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida, 1978-1984. Organist, music assistant Bee Ridge Baptist Church, 1984-1989. Organist University Parkway Bible Church, 1989-1992.
Organist, music assistant Kensington Park Baptist Church, 1992-1996. Assistant children, handbell First Congl Church, since 1994. Interim organist First Presbyterian Church, Bradenton, Florida, 1996—2002.
Organist Hope Lutheran Church, since 1997, First United Methodist Church, Palmetto, Florida, since 2002. Piano teacher Shields Studio, Sarasota, since 1978. Co-owner, seamstress Cristy's Custon Sewing, Sarasota, since 1992.
Member American Guild Organists, Music Teachers Association (correspondent secretary 1995), Gulf Coast Music Club, Florida Federation Music Clubs.
Married Joseph Arthur Shields, July 18, 1965 (divorced June 1995). Children: John Charles, Darla Jean, Joseph Arthur, Cristy Dianne.