CAROL JO-ANNE (SHIELDS) VERDONK

July 31, 2024

Carol Jo-anne (Shields) Verdonk of Paisley, died unexpectedly in her home, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 68. Wife of the late Herman Verdonk. Loving mother of Christopher (Nadine) Scholtz and Anne Louise (Mike) Taonax, Herman Jr. (Kathy) Verdonk, Kelly Verdonk, and John (Aura) Zoldan Verdonk. Oma of Cory, Craig, Katelyn, Claire (Tyler), Nevar, Dakota, Jackson, Matthew, Mayana, Melissa, and Lucas. Also, remembered by former husband, Doug Scholtz; and former daughter-in-law, Anna Zoldan Verdonk. Survived by her siblings, Flora (John) Becker, Dan (Brenda) Shields, and Jackie Shields; many nieces and nephews, and extended family in Holland. Predeceased by her parents, Molly and John Shields; brother, Jim Shields; grandson, Kory Kittel; and brother-in-law, John, and his wife, Sandy Verdonk. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family members in her local community. Visitation will be held at the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. The funeral will be held in the chapel of the funeral home, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Purdy Cemetery. A time of refreshment and fellowship will take place at the Paisley Legion from 2-5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Please know that you are welcome to attend all or any one of the gatherings. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation.