Donna Lynne Shannon

1951 - 2009

Donna Lynne Shannon obituary, 1951-2009

Donna Lynne Shannon

1951 - 2009

BORN

1951

DIED

2009

Donna Shannon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2009.
Shannon, Donna L., age 58 of White Lake. Beloved daughter of Donto and Norma Spong; cherished mother of Mathew (Kelly) Shannon and Lauren Ferency; loving grandmother of Dayton Ferency and Brody Shannon; dear sister of David (Cyndi ) Spong. A retired Dance and Physical Education Teacher at Hillside Middle School, Northville, Donna was a 2 time Fulbright Scholar, professional jet ski racer and loved golfing, cooking, the beach and her family. Friends may visit Friday 3-8 pm at the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, White Lake. Mass Saturday 11 am from St. Patrick Catholic Church. In state at church 10 am until the Mass. Memorials to UMCC, Office of Development, 301 E. Liberty, ste. 130, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Attn: Infusion Fund. Visit www.mem.com to share a memory.

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