Margaret Ellen Shields, 92, of Albany died Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.   Born December 4, 1933 in Athens County, she was the daughter of the late Mack R. Braley and Gladys E. Phillips Braley.

A graduate of Athens High School, she attended Ohio University.  She was a lifelong Athens County resident.  She was employed at Ohio University for over 40 years in Chubb Hall.  She was a member of the Rolling Hills Baptist Church.  She was also a  member of and served in many offices with the Albany Senior Citizens, a former Board Member of New to You Shop, a volunteer with the Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross.  She also served in the SALT Program with the Athens County Sheriff's Office.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Darrell "Trip" Shields; two nieces, Annette (Jerry) Phillips of Athens and Janet Newton of Gallipolis; a niece in law, Nancy Braley of Athens; a sister in law, Marge Dishong: several great nieces and great nephews, Cierra (John) Kulchar, Dakota (Emily) Phillips, Krista (Jordan) Dickens, Bailey (Chase) Simpson, Kortney (Hayden) Phillips and Stacey (Mike) Smith; and multiple great, great nieces and great, great nephews.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Evelyn McKnight; a brother, Walter L. Braley; an infant sister and infant brother; a foster brother, Carroll Burris; and a nephew, Jeff Braley.

Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., January 13, 2026 at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor John Palley officiating.  Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield.  Friends may call Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.