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Mary Shannon Obituary

Shannon, Mary
1925 - 2017
Mary Joann Shannon (Huffman), passed away October 21, 2017. Born August 7, 1925. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph W. Shannon, Jr., her parents Gladys and Russell Huffman, siblings Emmajane, Russell, Charles, Lois, Thelma, Marjorie, Roy and Ethel Mae. Survived by children, Joseph (John P. Raymond), Michael (Jayne), Mary Margaret (John) Hanson, Kevin Lori; grandchildren, Kelley (Rodney) Mayberry, Tracy Shannon (Julia Rose), Michael Patrick (Heather), Erica Baxter (Brandon), Daniel Shannon, Carrinne Shannon, and Joseph Shannon; great grandchildren, Michael Jordan Shannon, Kaiden Mayberry, Liam Mayberry, Calvin Emilio Shannon. Mary was an extremely devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church for 60 years. Mary was also a career public servant. She started her career in 1950 with The State Department of Agriculture, honorably served the City of Columbus Police Division from 1952-1957. She worked in Franklin County Municipal Court form 1959-1961. Served as Executive Secretary to The Whitehall Civil Service Commission from March 1962 to May 1993. Often referred to as The Matriarch of Whitehall by past and current Mayors. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM, EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral mass Thursday 10:30 AM, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4383 E. Broad St. Father William Arnold celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. The family wishes to extended special thanks to the Staffs of Bella Care Hospice and The Whitehall Manor, especially Adelaide Bediako. www.evansfuneralhome.net

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2017.
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So sorry to hear about the passing of the Shannon matriarch. She was a true lady. Love and prayers to all.

Leslie Perry Murphy

November 10, 2017

Mike:

I was truly saddened to see this. Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Stu Stull

Stuart Stull

October 27, 2017

I just got back in town & was shocked hear, your mother was a lovely & gracious lady. she was so full of life. She'll be missed

julie goss

October 26, 2017

Dear Mrs Mary, you will truly be missed from our friends at The Manor of Whitehall.
Brittnae Isom

October 25, 2017

Whitehall Dr. and the City of Whitehall suffered a tremendous loss with her passing. My deepest condolences to the entire Shannon family.

David Logan

October 25, 2017

Deepest condolences to you Mike and your family. God Bless.

tim anderson

October 25, 2017

Our deepest condolences to you Mike and your family. Your Mom was a first class lady!!! May you find peace and comfort knowing how many lives she touched and how beautiful she is in her forever home.

Jim/Judy Collins

October 24, 2017

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