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Shannon Steelman Obituary

Shannon R. Steelman, 44, of Penns Grove, NJ, passed away Thursday, August 21 at home. She was born in Woodbury, NJ on July 16th, 1970. Shannon grew up in Carneys Point, NJ and graduated from Penns Grove High School. She was a very compassionate soul; Shannon had a way of being there for anyone and everyone that needed her. She was an avid animal lover and would take in any creature that needed a home. She loved cooking meals for anyone and everyone that wanted to sit down and eat. Her pride and joy was being there for her family. Shannon is survived by her mother Linda Gealy and stepfather Bob Gealy, her father Louis H. Steelman, Jr. and stepmother Gale Steelman, grandmother Carrie Aldredge, her son James White, daughter Anne Steelman, daughter Lynne White, and loving fianc‚ Loren Saul, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Shannon was predeceased by her grandfather William Aldredge, and grandparents Louis & Libby Steelman. Her wonderful spirit, joy and kindness will be celebrated with a memorial service on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 7:00pm at the ASHCRAFT FUNERAL HOME, 47 State St., Penns Grove. Friends are invited to greet the family beginning at 5pm until the service time. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com

Published by South Jersey Times on Aug. 25, 2014.
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Rest in peace my lil lil Cuzn. May you rest in The Arms of Christ Jesus our King, and may you fly high amongst His angels. You will always be remembered.

Bev Santana

September 11, 2014

Shannon will be missed...She was such a bright happy carefree person that would go out of her way to always make sure other were ok in their time of need...I knew her since we were teenagers and did alot together...I will truly miss her and my condolences go out to Loren her soulmate and her family....You will always be love and missed RIP!

Christine Dobie

September 10, 2014

Shannon , I will never forget the good times we had while we were together .. We built something special and you were the greatest person I've ever met. I cherish every memory you gave me. I live life now wishing you were still by my side like you always were. You're passing was so unfair to you and those who loved you and knew you . I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU BAYBEE . You will never be forgotten .. Till we meet again, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH SHANNON . MY BAYBEE

Loren Saul

September 10, 2014

Linda and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow,

George Helen Comley

August 27, 2014

Shannon, my lifelong friend, you are so deeply missed and are forever in our hearts.

Linda Emerson

August 26, 2014

Shannon was a wonderful, beautiful women. She was my rock for years. She will be dearly missed..

nicole wicks

August 25, 2014

My condolences to the family and dear friends.

August 25, 2014

My thoughts and love to Shannon's family.

Heather B

August 25, 2014

Dear family and friends of Shannon.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May you all be comforted in your time of sadness. Praying for whatever love and comfort you need at this time and forever. Sincerely Mary Mitchell(grandmother of Jake Mitchell and mother of Bobby Mitchell)

August 25, 2014

Lew, so sorry to hear about Shannon. Our condolences go out to you and your family. Mary and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Phil & Mary Shannon

August 25, 2014

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