Vanilla Fields, age 94, of Joplin, Missouri transitioned to be with the Lord on August 29, 2016, following a bout with an illness.
Vanilla was born on May 26, 1922, to the late Dave & Artellia Fields in Ringgold Louisiana. She attended school in Ringgold and finished her education in Lincoln High School in Joplin. Prior to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Vanilla was baptized in a small Baptist Church in Ringgold, Louisiana and has been a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for over fifty years. There she has faithfully worshipped Jesus Christ. Her youth days were filled raising her younger siblings.
Vanilla married Richard Fields in 1950 (he preceded her in death) and in their union she helped in raising 3 nieces and 1 grandnephew. Vanilla went into business as a Beauty Shop owner and soon moved to Los Angeles California where she expanded her operations. She also ventured into the Jewelry business that later assisted her to become very well known in the LA community. After a very rewarding business life, Vanilla and her husband decided to retire in Joplin to attend to her mother-in-law and assist with her father’s failing health.
Vanilla was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, homemaker and entrepreneur. Her greatest love and joy was telling others of Jesus Christ and she taught Sunday School for many years and was part of the Ladies Mission.
Vanilla is survived by Gladys Broadus, Frank Holmes, Diana Fields-Colbert, Henry Fields, and James Fields. She was preceded in death by her brothers David Fields, Walter Fields, Julius Holmes, Chester Fields, Ottis Fields, Ogis Fields and stepmother Exie B. Edwards-Fields. In addition, she is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of “flowers”, the family wishes Memorial contributions be made to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in care Mason- Woodard Mortuary.
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