Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
617 BOND ST. HOUMA, LA. 70360, Louisiana
Feb 11, 1923 – Jan 7, 2016
SHANNON
Ruby Lee Turner Shannon passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in the loving presence of her family. She was 92. Ms. Shannon was born in Hazlehurst, MS and lived in New Orleans for the past 58 years. She retired as an obstetric technician after more than 20 years of service with Hotel Dieu Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Betty S. Griffin of New Orleans, LA and one son, William (LaVerne) Carter of Paducah, KY; five grandchildren, Piper Griffin of New Orleans, LA; Lisa Griffn of Atlanta, GA; Michael (Bonnie) Carter of West Orange, New Jersey; LaShanna Carter of Atlanta, GA and Felicia Glover of Denver, CO; three great grandchildren, Brandon, Olivia and Shelby of West Orange, NJ; brothers and sisters in-laws Mattie (Eddie) Shannon of New Orleans, LA; Willie (Betty) Shannon of Kansas City, KS; Thomas (Deloris) Shannon of East St. Louis, MO; Issac Shannon; Sallie (Sidney) Stapleton; George Shannon and Barbra Reese of Hazlehurst, MS and Rosa Shannon of Atlanta, GA. She also leaves to cherish her memories a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor, Officers and Members of Buena Vista Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Gregory Jones, Sr., Pastor and Second Baptist Church 6th District, Rev. Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr., Pastor are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Buena Vista Missionary Baptist Church, 2518 Clio Street - New Orleans, LA. at 6:00 pm. Visitation from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Followed by Funeral Services on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Greater New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 4063 Antioch Road- Hazlehurst, MS. at 1:00 pm. Interment Greater New Zion Missionary B.C. Cemetery-Hazlehurst, MS. You may sign the guest book on
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To Oliver Dyer and Family
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,may looking back in memories help comfort you tomorrow.
Nadine Foy
January 21, 2016 | KENNER, LA
My prayers are with you and your family.May the Lord bless you all
Your neighbor across the street.
Darlene Ellison
January 15, 2016 | New Orleans, LA
Betty and Family
Our prayers are with you at this sad time. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.
Hal& Connie Bell and Lucy M. Hall
Kenner, La.& San Antonio, Texas
January 15, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Annie Brown
January 15, 2016 | Bunkie, LA
Grandmother Ruby full of love and compassion... her wisdom have no end,she live on in our hearts'... Her reflection amend. I love you family My prayers are with you.
felicia glover
January 15, 2016 | Denver, CO
Mr.and Mrs. Carter, you and your family will remain in our prayers.
Love,
Patrick, Tina, and Naarah
Patrick and Tina White
January 15, 2016 | KY
Grandmother Ruby, an awesome women of God, the love, compassion and wisdom she gave... have no end, she lives on in our hearts...her refection amend. I love you family, my prayers are with you.
felicia glover
January 15, 2016 | Denver, CO
May the loving memories of your grandmother continue to comfort you doing this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mia James
January 15, 2016 | LA
To the family our thought and prayer are with you.
From Dorothy and Ronald Miller
Dorothy and Ronald Miller
January 14, 2016 | New Orleans, Louisiana