Shirley Nan (Fields) Dalton

Shirley Nan (Fields) Dalton passed away peacefully July 14, 2023, at The Waters of Greencastle, surrounded by her beloved caregivers.

Shirley was born in Plainfield to Daniel and Marguerite (Willis) Fields on April 16, 1935.

She attended school, lived and worked in Plainfield until she married Jack M. Dalton on July 8, 1960, at which time they moved to Terre Haute. They lived there until 1977 when they moved to Greencastle.

Shirley was an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother. She cared deeply for her family, but it was well known that her second love was her animals, particularly her dogs. Shirley was never without an animal in her home. She has even been known to take in and try to save baby bunny rabbits that had been abandoned by their mothers.

Shirley was an accomplished artist and produced many beautiful porcelain products in her lifetime. Along with her artistry she was a talented beautician. She had an eye for beauty, and she portrayed that not only physically but socially.

Shirley was also a longtime member of Kappa Delta Phi, a philanthropic organization that helps underserved children.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Jack; son Wes Lambert (Madonna); granddaughter Kristy (Lambert) Mardis (Kyle); and three great-grandchildren, Evan Lambert, Harrison Mardis and William Mardis.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her adopted brother, Paul Spaulding, and granddaughter Brooke Lambert.

A visitation will be held in Greencastle at Bittles & Hurt Funeral Home Wednesday, July 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. An additional visitation will be held In Plainfield at Maple Hill Cemetery Chapel on Thursday, July 20 from noon until the time of service.

In lieu of floral contributions, the family in requesting any memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s disease research at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Those donations can be mailed to IU School of Medicine, c/o IU Foundation, P.O. Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7072.

Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, is handling the arrangements.

Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence.