Elizabeth Adams

Elizabeth “Betsy” Shields, 51, of Fleetwood, passed away in early March. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Jeanne (Aicher) Shields. Betsy is survived by her daughter: Lauren Rumsey, of Ft. Collins, CO; as well as babycat, Sophie and grandcat, Lenny. Betsy is also survived by many beloved family members including One Brother: William Shields husband of Diane of Douglassville; Two Sisters: Anne S. Leithiser of Wyomissing Hills, Margaret wife of Stephen Mullen of Glenmoore, PA; favorite nephew, Chris Mayer, of Mt. Penn; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Betsy was a free spirit and lover of the arts, spending her free time watercoloring, gardening, and cooking. She supervised the bar for the former Tailgaters Steakhouse as well as Central Beneficial association where she considered her friends and regulars family. She loved Harley Davidson and was an avid supporter of Reading Motorcycle Club for many decades. Aside from keeping busy in her home base, this self-professed “Berks County Gal” loved getting her toes in the sand. All friends and family of “Bets” are invited on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 10:00am on with the Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00am at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Ave. Reading PA 19606. In addition to your classiest blacks, please wear your favorite pinks to celebrate Betsy. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com