Shannon Edgin Obituary
Shannon was a beautiful soul that brought love, happiness, and joy to her family and all that came to know her. She loved to ride her bicycle and to go bowling. Shannon enjoyed watching her favorite movies and shows and shopping on Amazon.
Those left to remember Shannon and let her light continue include: her brother- Brian Fortner and wife Vicki of Texas; her sister- Lori Ralston of California; nieces and nephew- Ashli Baltzell and husband Drew of Olney, Tabitha Polk of California, and Stephen Daniels of Georgia; and her great-niece and great-nephew- Lily Cook and Memphis Baltzell.
She was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents, and sister (Ellen Fortner).
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Cunningham-Young Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Oaklawn Cemetery of St. Francisville.
Memorial contributions can be made to Gentle Care Strategies of Vincennes. Online condolences can be sent to Shannon's family at www.cunninghamfuneralhimes.com.
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