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Letizia Shannon Obituary
1933-2016
Letizia C. Shannon passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2016. She was 82 years old when she went to be with the Lord.
Leti was a bright, beautiful and shining light whose strength, love and devotion will be forever remembered. She was born to Joseph and Octavia Cardilli in a house built by her father in Laredo, TX, and was one of six daughters. Leti was a very bright and loving child who started playing the piano at a young age. She earned numerous prestigious awards for her talent. She began her illustrious career with U.S. Customs and retired in 1985. Leti was an accomplished ballroom dancer, prolific painter, enthusiastic gardener, eloquent poet, phenomenal homemaker and animal rights advocate. She celebrated Jesus Christ every day of her life, and inspired all of us to practice mercy and walk humbly in our Faith. She loved to laugh and make others laugh, and she taught us to practice kindness with each other. She was a loyal wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, warm-hearted great-grandmother, loving sister and faithful friend who will be missed dearly. Leti was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Octavia Cardilli and her sisters, Lucy Elliott, Mayne Veutia, Josephine Barton and Mary Mallien. She was a widow to both John Walter Sandera and Dr. William Maurice Shannon of Houston, TX, respectively. Left to honor Leti and remember her love are her loving daughter, Colette Devine and husband, Thomas J. Devine; stepsons, Dr. Michael Shannon & Christopher Shannon; her loving granddaughter, Seleesha Mathews and her husband Jason Mathews; her great-granddaughter, Aria Mathews; her sister, Stella McKinnis, husband Frank McKinnis, her niece Nora Nichols, her nephew Frank McKinnis, niece Linda Looper, her loyal employee of over 36 years Debbie Campbell and her confidant of over 50 years Hattie Mae Martin and devoted employee, Haywood Calvin. She is at peace with our Heavenly Father.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Leti's name to the Houston SPCA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Letizia Shannon
Colette Devine
March 11, 2017
Colette Devine
March 11, 2017
For my humble, sweet, loving, precious, funny, determined, beautiful, smart mama. May you rest in peace.
Bill Hicks
March 10, 2017
I first met her through Dr. Shannon, she was one of the kindest and gentle people I've ever met, always welcomed me into her home with a smile.My condolences to your family, may God give you the strength to move forward.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you many peace-filled memories.
Angela M
March 8, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathy during these hard times.Please find peace in knowing that God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7
Annet K
March 8, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. Letizia was a remarkable woman and she will be missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her. As I read her obituary many wonderful qualities stood out. I appreciated her love for spiritual things as Matthew 5:3 says, " Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." May our Heavenly father give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult period in your life.
March 8, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies knowing that the God of comfort feels your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads "He sent me ( Jesus Christ) to bind up the broken hearted, and to comfort all who mourns.
Jayden
March 7, 2017
My condolences to your family for the loss of your dearly loved one. May the fond memories and happy times always warm your hearts and may you find comfort in the loving prayer with a promise found in Matthew 6:9-13 during this difficult time.
M. Hudson
March 7, 2017
We send our condolences for the loss of your loved one, we understand the sadness that comes with the loss, may your loving memories and the God of all comfort grant you strength at this time, Sincerely
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