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Shawna Solis Obituary

Shawna Kristine Solis, 36, died Friday, April 12, 2013. Shawna was born April 4, 1977, in Topeka, the daughter of Jerry and Pam Solis. She attended USD 501 elementary schools and graduated from Seaman High in 1995. Shawna was a beautiful and loving person who loved her daughters so much and treated their friends as her own children. She had a wonderful laugh, was a wonderful friend and a good listener. She saw the best in others, was much loved and will be dearly missed. Survivors include her daughters, Mayah and Asha; her parents, Jerry and Pam Solis; sisters, Jessea Solis, all of Topeka, and Rachel Solis, San Antonio; grandmothers, Mary Jane Byers and Shirley Solis, Topeka; grandfather, Don Byers (Rosa), Benton TX; aunts, uncles and cousins. Shawna was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Solis. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614. A Celebration of Shawna's Life will be will be Friday at 2 p.m. at El Shaddai Ministries, 920 SE Sherman, Topeka, Kansas 66607. Burial will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shawna Solis Children's Education Fund at Communication Federal Credit Union, 501 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, Kansas 66606 and/or sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2013.

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Jason W.

April 16, 2023

I am thankful that this showed up in my email. Shawna and I attended Stout together. Shawna, Felicia, Natalie and I spent a good chunk of time together in and outside of school. Snowball skating, riding on the Zambezi zinger at worlds of fun, hanging out at Chesney park and swinging on my front porch swing. Such incredibly fond memories. I have prayed countless times for her daughters. Praying that they are coping best they can and ultimately reaching all the potential they have inside of them. You never really know all the people who are in your corner rooting for you. Much love.

Alexa Dutch

September 5, 2013

I knew you for such a short while and you made all the difference in the world. You were a wonderful friend and neighbor. You are never forgotten and are always close to our hearts.

Joey Solis-Kemege

April 29, 2013

To Jerry and Families, I was so sorry that I could not visit with you all at Shawna's memorial, as I was in Pennsylvania visiting my husband's family. I will keep your loss close to my heart. Some day Fred and I would enjoy visiting with you and reconnect our families. Love to you all,

Becky Lee-Williams

April 24, 2013

Shawna will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She was always so sweet to others and so beautiful...inside and out. May her daughters always treasure the good memories. God Bless....Becky

Sara Mock

April 20, 2013

Shawna's family and daughters,
I attended Stout Elementary with Shawna, then we came together as sisters in The Lord when she joined El Shaddai Ministries and she and her daughters sang with me in a choir workshop. I can only imagine what you must be feeling right now but I know that you can find comfort resting in the arms of of God where Shawna is now. He is close to the broken-hearted. Sara (and Ronnie) Mock

Felicia Nichols

April 19, 2013

As Jason mentioned, our/my childhood memories are filled with wonderful moments we all shared. Shawna is a big part of who I became. She was and will remain important!

K W

April 19, 2013

Rest in peace .

Eric Stanley

April 19, 2013

Shawna, I am so glad I got to meet you. I will forever remember the last time I saw you at the game just last week. Looking up while I was coaching, and seeing you smile as you walked in to watch Asha play. I was clearing my voicemails, and ran across a message you had left about a game. It was a small thing. But it was still great to hear your voice one last time. You were a great mother. I hope friends and family can carry your daughters, parents, friends, and family through their grief. I hope everyone can cherish wonderful memories of you forever.

Janet

April 19, 2013

Always in my my heart Kristine

Donna,Thomas.Mariah, Mario,christopher and Shakira Quarles

April 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Solis family.I remember meeting Shawna through my sister Natalie.We all went to one of her dance recitals at the municipal auditoriam. Shawna was a beautiful dancer with lots of grace. Jesus said,"Don't let your hearts be troubled.Trust in God,and trust in me." God bless your family...

nyree green-brooks

April 19, 2013

death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal...we had some crazy times as teenagers and I will never forget them. my deepest condolances for the Solis family.

April 19, 2013

Solis family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I can't imagine how you all must feel. I pray for your strength and I will be thinking of you. My heart goes out to all of you, Find comfort in the time you all have together through this tragedy. Cherish the memories.

Love Ashley Brown

April 18, 2013

A fellow citizen

Annette Munoz

April 18, 2013

Word's cannot express how Truly sorry I was to hear about your beautiful daughter who was taken away from her family. My thought's and prayer's will be with you and your family. Mary Jane I remember how you use to get when they would come over or when you would go watch them with their sport's. My mom use to enjoy all the stories you would tell her about how well they did win or lose in a game. I will be thinking of you and your family in the day's ahead. I will be thinking of Shawna's daughter's and hope that they will treasure all that their mom had to offer. My Deepest Sympathy.
Annette Munoz (Janet Noriega)

Jaimee Hauser

April 18, 2013

Mayah,
Im so sorry for everything you're going through! if you need anything let me know!
Jaimee.

April 18, 2013

Pam & Jerry,
So sorry for the loss of your daughter. May God comfort you in these difficult days.
Matt, Rechell & Mikala Smith

Angela Lyons

April 18, 2013

To the parents and daughters of Shawna Solis, nothing worse than losing your child or your parent. However I will remember her pretty face and the good she is to others.. I am sorry for your loss, and prayers to comfort each other and to be strong for each other. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Tinika luarks

April 18, 2013

Im sorry for your lose and the girls my grandma had them in her daycare when they was young again sorry for your lost.

Judy Pearson

April 18, 2013

Pam and Jerry,
My heart goes out to you. We can hold their hands for a little while but they will be in our hearts forever. May God Bless you as you endure this time. My prayers are with you.

April 18, 2013

Pam and Jerry: I believe there should be a law that your children never pass before you. My heart goes out to you both and all of your family. You will continually be in my prayers. Karlene (Rolfs) Lockard

April 18, 2013

So very sorry for your loss of your beloved Shawna! God watch over her dear daughters & all her family! My heart go out to you! God bless her family!

patricia Milton

April 18, 2013

I don't know this family, but my prayers go out to all of you. Family keep the faith. So sorry.

Kimberly Ditch Hocking

April 18, 2013

I'm sorry for your Loss

Jessica Zuniga

April 18, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Solis Family, Mayah and Asha. May the Lord comfort you during this time and the days to come. Shawna will be your special guardian angel always! RIP Shawna

Patterson Lisa

April 18, 2013

My heart goes out to all of you. Mary Jane I remember her when she was so young and would come to see you. My mom loved to watch you with your grandchildren. Keep in your heart all of the blessed times. To her girls, your mother was a very wonderful person, keep her with you always in the the things that you do or say, in how you treat others, in your actions - what she has given to you through the years will be forever carried on through you. God bless you all.

The Janet Noriega Family

Mike and Teresa Pettit

April 18, 2013

Pam and Jerry, May the love of friends and family carry you through the grief. Teresa and I are so sorry for your loss.

Rachel Burton

April 18, 2013

I'm so so sorry for your loss...your family has always been family to me! I love you guys so much and I pray for you every single day.

Jocelyn Barnes-Lyons

April 18, 2013

Pam & Jerry: I'm sincerely sorry for the loss of your daughter. Praying that God will comfort you and the girls today and in days to come.

April 18, 2013

My condolences to the family.

Scott, Clara & Ashley Brown

April 18, 2013

Jerry, Pam, Rachel, Jessea, & rest of the Solis Family:

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our Hearts go out you! We didn't know Shawna, but we had met her a a couple of Rachel's volleyball games when she played with Ashley. Find solace in your memories and may God bring strength to your family and peace inside your hearts.

With Sympathy:

Jason W.

April 18, 2013

Shawna and I attended Stout together. While I haven't seen her since those days her personality is not something you forget. Felicia, Natalie, herself and I spent a fair amount of time together during those years. Younger years are hard enough with your parents, let alone without. The girls have been top on my mind ever since the tragedy. They, and all affected are in my prayers.

Vanessa Munoz

April 17, 2013

Sending prayers strength and peace to all the family... Shawna was an amazing girl when we went to school together and everytime we ran into eachother years after Easy still thatthat beautiful amazing woman I will never forget Her.

April 17, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Karen Bryant

April 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I love you all!

Jerome Plunkett

April 17, 2013

My condolences to your family. May God keep you always

Gretchen & "Coach"

April 17, 2013

Pam & Jerry, We are remembering watching her play her kitten, with the neighborhood kids in our sprinkler, or seeing her as a young mom at the softball diamonds. Our prayers for you & your family.

Melanie and Tom Coffman

April 17, 2013

Pammy, Jerry and family,
There hasn't been a minute of the day I havent been thinking of you or praying for you all. I can't imagine the depth of your sorrow. God bless you all.

Ruth Rose-Fox

April 17, 2013

Pam & Jerry. I'm so sorry to hear of the lose of your precious daughter. My prayers go out to and your family

Janel freislinger

April 17, 2013

Shawna and I shared a lot of good times together. I loved her laugh and she always made me smile. My sympathy go out to her girls,and the Solis family who was like a extended family to ours at one time. She now is truly a beautiful angel.

April 17, 2013

Pam, Jerry, Rachel, Jess and Shawna's sweet girls. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. We did not know Shawna well, but had the pleasure of watching Rachel & Jess grow with our kids. I know the love you had for Shawna and our hearts go out to you and her family. Our thoughts and prays go out to you all.
The Tim Davis family

Kathleen Arbogast

April 17, 2013

I do not know your family but I am so sorry such a beautiful young woman was taken from you so young. This is truly tragic and I will keep your family in my prayers.

April 17, 2013

Jerry & Pam-
Our hearts go out to your entire family. We are heartbroken for you. You'll be in our prayers.
Gary & Teresa Dittmer

April 17, 2013

To the Solis family--
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.... Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time! God bless you all!
Randy, Colleen, LeighAnna, Trent, Jarrod & Triston

Shonna Atchison-Dexter

April 17, 2013

We were born just four days apart and spent many years of Wednesday nights together in dance class. We shared a name and a friendship that I am thankful for. Much love to Jerry and Pam and the entire family. My thoughts, as well as my parents', are with you all.

Terri Lynn

April 17, 2013

My prayers go out to her and the girls. They were my neighbors for two years in Merriam. This is very shocking. Shawna typed a movie script for a friend of mine when she was looking for a job in 2010.

Douglas Tucker

April 17, 2013

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Mark & Debby Crider

April 17, 2013

Jerry
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.

April 17, 2013

Jerry and Pam,
I am so sorry about Shawna. I can not imagine the loss of a child under any circumstances. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vickie and Steve Chaffee

Mike and Tish Brooks

April 17, 2013

Jerry, Pam, Rachel and Jesse, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you during this time.

Adrian & Tish Alcala

April 17, 2013

Dear Jerry, Pam and family:

We send our love and heartfelt prayers to the Solis family. May your memories of Shawna bring a smile on and some peace to your hearts.

Shawna will forever live on thru her beautiful daughters.

Tracy Ready

April 17, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to all of you! Rest in peace Shawna, you are missed and loved.

Mike/Robyn Hobson

April 17, 2013

Shawna took care of my daughter as is she were her own. Shawna was a very sweet and strong young lady. She will be greatly missed.

Sheena Ward

April 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Shawna's family. She and I attended Stout Elementary together so many years ago and became reaquainted in God's house. While you may mourn her loss, take comfort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with God. She's in the Master's hands and there is no better place to be.

With great sympathy..

Jennifer Ray

April 17, 2013

My thought and prayers are with her girls and the Solis family. She will be missed by so many family and friends. Shawna was a amazing friend who would do anything for her friends or anyone for that matter. May you rest in peace Shawna.

Jenny Rohn (proctor)

April 17, 2013

So very saddened by your loss, and am thinking about you daily. Praying for her family, friends and her precious children.

Jennifer Goheen-Davis and family

April 17, 2013

Thankful for our childhood friendship! Until we meet again dear friend, rest in the arms of Jesus. Our deepest sympathies .

Billie

April 17, 2013

Went to school with Shawna at Stout. I remember how pretty she was. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you will be able to find peace from this tragedy.

Anna Thezan

April 17, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers go to the Solis Family and those precious little girls. You will be misses Shawna!

Frank & Barb Altman

April 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your tremendous loss!

Melissa elliott

April 17, 2013

To the Solis family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Shawna. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all.
Melissa Elliott and Jordan Bigham

April 17, 2013

Such a blessing to have the beautiful memory of you dancing with not a care in the world.....Will forever remember your gorgeous smile and loving heart.
Angel

April Gibbs

April 17, 2013

Shawna was a very bright, beautiful girl and she will be missed here on earth. There are so many things I wished I could have told her...May God give her loved ones (her daughters) peace to make it through each day.

Kelli Brandenburgh

April 17, 2013

Oh Shawna, you touched my life so much in the short time that I knew you. You will always hold a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten.

Stacey Roth

April 17, 2013

This makes it really real....I can't believe you are gone. We were the best of friends growing up and I am so sad! My heart goes out to your parents, sisters, and daughters! I am so sorry for your loss. Shawna, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. I love you girl.

April 17, 2013

no tears in heaven!

Sarah Hefner-Palubinski

April 17, 2013

Oh Shawna! I love you and will miss you forever. I will never forget all of the wonderful times we shared and memories we made. I'm so blessed I got to call you my friend-your beauty, smile and laughs will stay in my heart for eternity. May you rest in peace sweet, sweet friend. xoxoxoxoxoxo

FULTON FAMILY

April 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayer are with you all. May God comfort you..R.I.P

Gentra Loyd

April 17, 2013

We meet at 7th grade orientation at Northern Hills we made a connection and then became best friends. We did so many things together had many laughs, did some crying together but we always had each others back. I will never forget you or the memories we shared we did so many things for the first time together. I will always have a place in my heart for you.
Pam and Jerry I am so sorry for your loss words can never express how you are feeling but know she will never be forgotten.
Gentra Loyd

Courtney Riedel

April 17, 2013

Shawna, I am so glad that I got to be friends with you and I will forever miss you. As you would say "bless her heart" Love you!

Joey Trusty

April 17, 2013

RIP Shawna..... I never forget all the good times we shared.....xoxo

Marti Ready

April 17, 2013

I love and miss you! Prayers for your entire family and friends

Marti Ready

April 17, 2013

Shawna you are forever in my heart fly like the butterfly you always knew you were I love now and always!Myou prayers go out to your entire family!

Angie Lee

April 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Shawna you will be missed but never forgotten

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