Shawnia Rae Pixton

Shawnia Rae Pixton obituary, Kamas, UT

Shawnia Rae Pixton

Shawnia Pixton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2024.
Obituary:

Shawnia Rae Pixton (Whitehead) passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 66, in Kamas, Utah. As she lost her battle with cancer. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Quincy, Illinois, to Ray and Pat Whitehead.

Shawnia was a beloved individual who dedicated her life to serving those around her. She was known for her exceptional quilting skills, each quilt a masterpiece filled with her love and care. Her family meant everything to her, and she was a devoted wife to Randy Pixton, a loving mother to Jeremy (Brandie), Brandon (Julienne), and Zach, and a cherished grandmother to Kira, Makayla, Madison, Cierra, Braxtin, Madyson, Wyatt, Dakota, Jeddiah, Cicily, Payton, Corbin, Rylee, and Kaden. She also leaves behind her Parents Patricia and Ray Whitehead and Brother, Todd Whitehead (Stacey) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Denise Honey and Niece Jessica Honey.

Shawnia was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She found joy in attending services. She served faithfully in many callings but especially scouting, activity days, and the relief society. Her hobbies included quilting, sewing, crafting, and most of all, being the best grandma in the world. She lived for her grandchildren. She loved to attend games, recitals, and school programs. As a family lots of time was spent at their Kamas property until they made it their primary residence in 2016.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11:00 am, at the LDS church located on 100 W Center Street in Kamas, Utah. A viewing will take place prior to the services from 9:30-10:45 am. Crandalls Funeral Home in Kamas, Utah, is assisting with the arrangements.

Shawnia will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of love, service and kindness will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

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June 22, 2024

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June 22, 2024

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June 17, 2024

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Paul & Linda Hiskey

June 22, 2024

To Randy and the entire Pixton family:
We were so sorry to learn of Shawnia's passing. Randy and Shawnia were great neighbors in West Jordan and always willing to help anyone who was in need. Blessings to the entire family, she was a great person glad we knew her!!
Paul & Linda Hiskey

Lynene F Petersen

June 22, 2024

Shawnia was my best friend for years! I will miss her sweet voice and her smile. We lived apart in the last years but always enjoyed our phone calls . She was a remarkable woman... much love to her family Lynene Walkenhorst Petersen

Dana Solomon

June 17, 2024

I love Shawnia! I still have the baby quilt she made me 27 years ago and will never forget her kind heart and wry sense of humor. She is truly an elect lady.

Daniel Cowan

June 15, 2024

Shawnia was always smiling when I saw her. She had a wonderful smile that made her face bright. We will miss her!

Dave Spencer

June 15, 2024

Shania was a joy, she was so wonderful to my father Van, heck she was wonderful to us all. Dave Spencer

Kay H Root

June 13, 2024

I have enjoyed Knowing the Pixton family sense Brandon fell in love with my daughter Julienne when they were in high school. I love Brandon as my own sons. I love and appreciate Shawnia, she was kind, loving and spent her time serving others.
Shawnia was a great lady and dear friend.. I have had many years knowing and loving the Pixton and Whitehead families.
My condolences to the family, especially Brandon, Pat, and Ray.
All my love and prayers to the families.
Grandma Kay Root.

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