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Rita Shannon
1940 - 2011
Rita Shannon
1940 - 2011
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BORN
1940
DIED
2011
Rita Shannon Obituary
Rita is survived by her husband of 30 years, Claude Lee Shannon; her son Christopher Lamb, wife Patti, and kids Jeffrey & Kaela; son Matthew Lamb, wife Elizabeth, and kids Shannon & Travis; stepson Lyman Shannon, wife Nancy, kids Brian & Rae Ann, and son-in-law Joshua; stepdaughter Lynda Shannon and husband James Vance; sister Neva Sessums, husband Terrell, kids Tom, Richard, Sandra, and their families; sister Karen Morin, her daughter Emily, son-in-law Mike, and their sons; and uncle Richard Steeves and his family. Rita will be remembered by many, many friends and family members, as well as fellow residents at Independence Hill and Franklin Park assisted living facilities, for her humor, love of travel, books, art, and kindness.
A viewing will be held at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Austin Hwy on Friday, December 30, 2011 from 6-8:00 pm. The funeral will be held at the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur Dr., Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78229 for Alzheimer's research.
Arrangements under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX.
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Steve & Maryann Arreguin
December 30, 2011
Our precious sister in Christ (Rita Shannon) showed us the meaning of Philippians 2:14-16 which reads; ‘Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life'. Thank you Rita for blessing our lives in the short time we gathered in the name of our Lord at Franklin Park.
December 30, 2011
Claude,
What a great husband you were for Rita!! You were always at her side and offering encouragement. May God hold you and your family in his hands as you have given her to a higher power where she will be completely well.
Eileen Lehmberg
Windcrest U.M.C.
December 30, 2011
Chris, Patti, Jeff & Kaila...We are so sorry for your loss, sincere condolences. Malcolm, Jana & Will.
Connie Trafton
December 29, 2011
Gene and I and Ashley are so very sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was truly a sweet person, even through all her adversities, and we enjoyed knowing her very much. Our deepest sympathies to Claude and all the family.
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December 29, 2011
When I met Rita, she was an officer in the United Methodist Women's organization at Windcrest UMC. She was a good teacher and presenter and made the discussions about missions much livelier when she was present. Later I visited with her and Claude at Independence Hill when I took communion to them. She was positive and hopeful in every circumstance, interested in everyone and everything. Her love for her family was obvious. She was a woman to admire and emulate. I will miss her.
Rev. Linda Gwathmey, Windcrest UMC, San Antonio
Laurie Steeves Romanello
December 29, 2011
I am so deeply sorry to hear that Aunt Rita passed away. And so soon after Uncle Hartley. I have alot of memories I will hold close to my heart. She was a wonderful woman and I will keep praying for her and the family. God Bless to you Aunt Rita.
Truly, Laurie Steeves Romanello
and Family
Sydney Dearing
December 29, 2011
Matt, Beth and family,
Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your loved on. I hope you gain some comfort in the knowledge that you will see her again someday.
Brent Reese
December 29, 2011
Chris,
I am so sorry for you loss.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kaila Lamb
December 28, 2011
Grandma, I wish we had more time together.I am going to miss you so much. I will never forget you. Love you always.
Your Sister-in Law Kathy
December 28, 2011
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Chris, Patti, and kids.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tasha & Keionna
December 28, 2011
Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you, Mom, and the kids in my thoughts and prayers. Please give Claude my condolences.
Jeff Lamb
December 28, 2011
Grandma, you will be missed and shall be thought of every single day as we wish you were here with us, however, the day that we all rejoin with you is greatly anticipated. Our love sent for you is in great quantity and every individual that has come within your presence can agree that you are a very kind, passionate, loving, amazing person that once walked this earth and cherished it as if it were your home entirely. I love you and miss you, but I will see you soon. :)
GARY MICK
December 28, 2011
R.I.P RITA YOU WILL BE MISSED
John Busskohl
December 28, 2011
On behalf of everyone at Keolis Transit America and Yellow Cab of Greater Orange County, we would like to send along sincere condolences to Chris Lamb and his familiy for their loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
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