Ruth Zackery, 59, of New Haven, departed this life October 2, 2011. She was the wife of Larry D. Zackery.
Born in Raeford, NC, December 13, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Lillie Mae Newton Shields.
Mrs. Zackery was employed at Yale Medical Group as a Patient Account Associate. She was a member of Joy Temple Church of Christ in Prayer.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Larry P. Zackery (Shanavia); brothers, Bishop Dozier C. Shields (Lena), Mack Shields, Leroy Shields (Barbara) and Tommie Shields (Sherry); a sister, Idell Shields; an adopted niece, Jaya Bellamy; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a brother, Joe Shields; and sisters, Odessa Morton and Eva Shields Lealand.
A celebration of Mrs. Zackery's life and legacy will be held Friday, October 7, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. at Joy Temple Church of Christ in Prayer, 424 Howard Ave., New Haven. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. There will be no calling hours.
