Pekin-area REALTOR® Carol A. Shields died Jan. 21 in Naples, Fla., at the Frances Georgeson Hospice House.

In 1996, Shields was chosen as Illinois REALTORS® President, making her the fourth woman to hold the position in the association’s history. Illinois REALTORS® was founded in 1916.

She was also known for her involvement with the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.

With Illinois REALTORS®, she served on numerous committees since 1976, including 14 as chair. Those leadership positions included: the Make America Better Committee, RPAC Fundraising Committee, Inaugural Banquet Committee, RPAC Trustees, Jurisdiction Committee, Finance Committee, Leadership Committee, Local Association Relationships Committee, Nominating Committee, Executive Committee, Credentials Working Group and the Advisory Council.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for 5-7 p.m., Feb. 12, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home in Pekin. A memorial mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Feb. 13 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.