Audrey Mae Deshields

Audrey’s Journey... Audrey Mae (Harmon) Deshields, the only daughter of the late Ernest Harmon, Sr. and Mary Frances Harmon, departed this life on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Tidal Health (formerly PRMC) at 3:19 in the morning. Born on Monday, February 9, 1953, she transitioned to be with the Lord at the age of sixty-eight (68). Audrey accepted Christ at a young age at Coolspring United Methodist Church, where she was a lifelong member. She was a member of the Kitchen Committee, Voices of Hope and the Girdletree Charge Mass Choir. Her favorite songs were: “I Just Can’t Give Up Now,” “Yes, God Is Real,” “I Love To Praise Him,” and “Old Landmark,” just to name a few. Audrey Mae, as everyone called her, received her education in the Worcester County public school system, at Snow Hill High School, Class of 1971. Immediately after graduating, Audrey began working at Showell Poultry Plant, now called Perdue Farms. There she worked for forty (40) years until retirement in 2019. Audrey was a valued member of the workforce and a good friend to all her co-workers. She was reminded often of how much her work team missed her after her retirement. In 1981, Audrey was united in Holy Matrimony to Aydelotte Deshields, Sr. and from this union, two sons were born. Until the second God called her home, Audrey’s love for her family was unquestionable. The needs of her husband, children and grandchildren were her priority, never hesitating to put their needs above her own. Although it was her immediate family who primarily benefitted from Audrey’s sacrificial attitude, she did not hesitate to help anyone who asked. Audrey’s sudden death hit straight at the heart of our small community. She was definitely a bright spot in a world of many. Audrey’s family, friends and neighbors would intentionally seek her out because of her ability to uplift them when they needed it the most. Her willingness to selflessly share a loving smile, a long warm hug, a few words of admiration or one of her specialty dishes (a favorite was her macaroni and cheese) always seemed to leave others feeling boosted. During her retirement, Audrey enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku. She loved going on road trips and traveling and she did not mind inviting herself. Audrey was known for her sayings, “I want to go” and “You already Know!!” Her favorite color was red and EVERYONE knew it. She also LOVED the character, Betty Boop. Audrey loved the time she spent with her crew. She had a large circle of friends and family with whom she spent most of her time. Special friends included her aunt and best friend, Bernadine, Christine and cousin, Jackie, Sandra Snell and the late Patricia Mumford. Left to cherish fond memories are: her devoted husband of forty (40) years, Aydelotte “Link” Deshields, Sr.; two sons, Aydelotte “Binky” Deshields, Jr. (Sheryl) and Aydrian “Lil Link” Deshields (Olga); a devoted grandson whom she was instrumental in raising, Aydelotte “Tre” Deshields III, as well as eleven other grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a special god daughter, Tykebia Fisher; three brothers, Ernest “Bunk” (Sheila), Ronald “Harry” (Theodora) and Anthony (Katrece) Harmon; eleven aunts, Mamie, Elizabeth, Bernadine, Diann, Geraldine, Mary, Mildred, Loretta, Marie, Sylvia and Anna Belle. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Tracy Deshields, and a recently deceased uncle, Linwood Taylor. SORROWFULLY SUBMITTED ~ THE FAMILY

Audrey Mae Deshields

February 9, 1953 - May 28, 2021