Mary Frances Shanks

Mary Frances Shanks obituary, Colorado Springs, CO

Mary Frances Shanks

Mary Shanks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evergreen Funeral Home on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Mary Frances Shanks ObituaryMary Frances Shanks, age 73, was sent to her eternal home on October 28, 2025. She was born July 15, 1952, in Colorado Springs, a daughter of the late Cecil and Josephine Crocker.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Dale; her children Natalie and Matthew, her cherished grandsons Brady and Cody, and sisters Judy and Maxine. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. Mary joins her sister Beverly in heaven.
Mary graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in 1970 and spent many years working as an office manager. Mary enjoyed music and dancing and loved going on family camping trips and shopping outings. Mary had a gift for sewing, and her family and friends will cherish the handmade items she created with love.
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Mary Frances Shanks, age 73, was sent to her eternal home on October 28, 2025. She was born July 15, 1952, in Colorado Springs, a daughter of the late Cecil and Josephine Crocker.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Dale; her children Natalie and Matthew, her cherished grandsons Brady and Cody, and sisters Judy and Maxine.

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