Alice Romaine Shields

Alice Romaine Shields was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 25, 1921 to Clarence Lokeman and Edna Ward Lokeman. She was the fifth eldest of eleven siblings, seven of whom preceded her in death: Viola, Frances, Clarence, Edna, Lillian, Walter, and James. After struggling valiantly with heart complications, Alice went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2016. She never gave up, never complained, and maintained a brave and cheerful outlook of an optimistic future - even through the pain. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the hearts and trust of many. At an early age, Alice received her religious experience at Allen A.M.E. Church, the Lokeman Family church, where she was baptized and received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. From this experience she continued throughout life a giving and loving spirit and remained a true servant of God. She received her formal education through the Baltimore City Public School System. She was later employed at Benkert's Restaurant as a cook and worked dutifully for over 40 years where she held a variety of positions. Alice married Herbert Shields in 1941 and remained married to him until his death in 1988. From their union, seven children were born, Alice, Victor, Walter, Nellie, Carl, Jeanette, and Brian. She loved her family very much, taking great care of her husband and raising her children. With a real zest for life, Alice loved shopping. If her children would tell her they wanted or needed something, guess who would go out to find that item. Not only would she find exactly what they wanted but it was always better than expected because of her creativity and determination. She loved to cook and was very good at it. Her specialties included apple pie, crab cakes, and chicken salad. She loved holidays and family get-togethers. Any opportunity to spend time with her family was important to her. She never missed a Tuesdays at Brighton Street or a Lokeman Family Pre-Thanksgiving gathering. "Mannie" as she was affectionately called, was loved and admired by many. She was truly the best. No matter the situation, "Mannie" would find a reason to smile. She had a unique gift of recognizing and appreciating the talents of others and making them feel loved and lifted by her presence. Mannie was famous for ordering laminated copies of programs from special occasions and sending them to family and friends. They were such wonderful keepsakes. Her generous heart filled her home with love, fun, and an attitude that there was always room for one more. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Alice was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Herbert; three sons, Victor, Walter, and Carl; grandson, Michael; granddaughter, Tonya, and great grandson, Michael. She leaves to cherish her beautiful and radiant spirit: three daughters, Alice Harvey (Dewitt), Nellie Maskal (Ambesso), Jeanette Burke, and a son, Brian Shields; three sisters, Mary Lokeman, Doris Randolph, and Eva Walters; a brother-in-law, Charles Shields; two sisters-in-law, Ardelia Lokeman, Sandi Shields; nine grandchildren, Craig Shields (Christina), Dana Shields (Clara Jenkins), Scott Harvey, Dean Farrar, Kimberly Shields, Miniya Maskal, Omar Burke, Rashidatu Johnson, and Isaiah Shields; ten great-grandchildren, Scott Harvey, Bria Harvey, Michael Shields, Generro Shields, Randall Muse, Dominique Wheatley (Rhoda), Pilar Ocampo, Ayana Burke, Donovan Farrar and Leonard Rowe; greatgreat- grandchildren, Zion Harvey, Daliyah Wheatley and Leo Talley; and a host of relatives (nieces, nephews, cousins) and friends too numerous to name but loved just the same!

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Alice Romaine Shields

November 25, 1921 - November 10, 2016