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Shawna Givens Obituary

FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Shawna Dianne Givens, 35, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Shawna was born May 20, 1976, in Huntingdon, Tenn., to Dianne Thompson and Samuel Butler. Funeral services for Shawna will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. April 17, 2012, in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight, Monday April 16, 2012, at the funeral home. Shawna was an employee of Womack Army Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Scot Givens; her daughter, Ashley Martin of Huntingdon; her sons, Kristopher Hollingsworth of the home, and Austin Newman of Jackson, Mo.; her grandson, Connor; her parents, Robert and Dianne Thompson of Marion, Ark., and Samuel and Linda Butler of Yuma, Tenn,, her sister, Shay Eaves of Nashville, Tenn.; her brothers, Samuel Butler Jr. of Jackson, Tenn., and Timothy Thompson of Marion; her grandmother, Mary Hayes of Portageville, Mo.; her nieces, Marybeth, Shelby, Madison, Zoe, Jordan and Gabby; her nephews, Ben and Andrew; and countless friends and family from all over the country. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rex Hayes of Portageville, Wayne Butler of Westport, Tenn., Kathleen Butler of Westport and Roland and Thelma Thompson of Parkin, Ark.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2012.

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Valorie Donadio

April 10, 2023

Thinking about you Shawna, miss you!

SGT Donadio (Valorie)

April 9, 2022

Can't believe it's been ten years since I've seen your smiling face. I think about you often and miss you.

Rachel Wood

April 24, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Butler family and Shawna's children. I met Shawna 18 years ago when she arrived in AZ with her baby daughter. She was always full of life and had a contagious laugh. She will be truly missed. The world has lost a spark, but the heavens have gained a star.

Fawn Hanna

April 22, 2012

RIP Shawna

Shay Eaves

April 20, 2012

To my sweet beautiful sister. You were the light of my life. I don't know what I am gonna do without you in this world. You had such a great spirit and the world was a much better place with you in it. I will think of you every single day of my life. I LOVE YOU!!!!

nicole stonick

April 18, 2012

Shawna you were the greatest.. Please forgive me for not going to your wake. I wanted to remember you the way you were not the way your life was taken. You smile will light the heavens just as here on earth.

April 18, 2012

I made friends with Shawna in Medical coding class and shared stories of our boys together. She was a woman who loved her children and always had a smile. My very best to her family and I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady.

Casey Hayes

April 18, 2012

Shawna I'm sorry to have to say goodbye so far away you will be missed dearly love your cousin Casey,Jayden,Kylend

April 18, 2012

Our prayers are with Scot, her children, and all her friends and family. May the Lord grant you peace during these difficult days.
Buster & Cynthia Armstrong

Laura Harness

April 18, 2012

You were there for me in my hardest days, a true friend you stood by me. You are greatly missed. Love you ~ RIP

WANDELLA JONES

April 17, 2012

Shawna you will be greatly missed RIP

WANDELLA JONES

April 17, 2012

Shawna you will be greatly missed RIP

Dawn Eubanks

April 17, 2012

She was a beautiful lady who will be missed dearly. I will always love you and cherish our memories. RIP Shawna.

LANITA LANITA

April 17, 2012

WHEN I THINK OF SHAWNA I THINK OF SUNSHINE THAT WHAT SHE WAS IN THIS CLINIC . I AM REALY GOING MISS HER ...GOD BLESS MS GRANT FAMC

Katie Kilmore Autry

April 17, 2012

To my longtime friend Shawna. I am selfish and wish you were still here with us, but the Lord called you home. He wanted you to come back to Him and I take comfort in this. I know I will see you again.

April 16, 2012

Ashley we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Patsy and Earl Hairr, Fayeteville,NC

Lisa Goens

April 16, 2012

I am so lucky to have known Shawna. It was meant for our souls to cross paths and for her joy, her smile and her kindness to have enlightened my heart. God bless you Shawna........he has greater things for you to do!! I will miss your spirit!!

April 15, 2012

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to all of Shawnas family members and friends. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful lady we can see that she was truly loved by many. This tragedy has shocked the neighborhood. May God comfort everyone whose life she touched.

Anna Martin

April 15, 2012

This is very sad. Shawna seemed to always have a smile on her face. I will miss her and her big smile. My prayers are with her family and her friends, we will miss her. God Bless

Heather Ferguson

April 15, 2012

She was a true sweetheart! I will miss her soo much and my condolences go to her family and friends who like myself are missing her greatly!

Veronica Stewart

April 15, 2012

Shawna was a beautiful soul, I called her Ms. Barbie. She would sometimes call me with questions when training on the job, I believe she had my number on speed dial. God has another angel to watch over us all. My condolences to the family and many friends and may God bring you peace through this time of sorrow. GOD BLESS

Margaret Harden

April 15, 2012

I didn't get to meet Shawna, but my daughter has been her friend since October 2010. I am so sorry she is gone too soon. Praying for her family; may God grant you peace.

Valorie Donadio

April 15, 2012

I am so sad to hear this about my friend Shawna. I am in Kansas and cannot possibly make it to the funeral. Shawna really wanted to come to Pilot Mtn. and visit for my 40th birthday next week. I will always keep her in my heart.

Wanda Knafelc

April 15, 2012

Sorry to hear about this tragic event. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. She was truly an asset to honor hall. She was a great friend too.

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