Jo Ann Shannon

Jo Ann Shannon

December 10, 1961 - October 06, 2018

Jo Ann Shannon

December 10, 1961 - October 06, 2018

Obituary

Jo ann shannon, 56, of charleston, went home to be with the lord on saturday, october 6, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born on december 10, 1961 in buckhannon to minnie and the late billy bennett.

Jo was employed nearly 20 years with the west virginia state treasures office

her faith in her lord and savior, jesus christ was unwavering her entire life. She attended morris memorial united methodist church and had previously been a member of central united methodist church for over 30 years.

Jo loved her family fiercely and her favorite times in life were spent with them. She especially loved having family gatherings and spending countless hours laughing and visiting.

Other things she had a passion and love for were spending time outside in her flowers and a ferocious appetite for reading.

Jo was as kind and gentle a person as there ever was. She always had a friendly smile and pleasant word for everyone she met. Anyone that knew her, loved her.

She was an intensely proud mother of her two sons, benjamin thomas and his wife jessica and the “sunshine of her life”, her grandson chandler, who affectionately called her “jojo” of pinch and usmc 1stlt. Zachary todd, of camp pendleton, ca

jo was the best friend and love of a lifetime to her surviving husband of 36 years, john thomas; additional survivors include her mother, minnie bennett and her sister, rose russell both of buckhannon; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and in-laws all of whom she loved dearly and loved her.

Funeral service will be 1 pm wednesday, october 10, 2018 at morris memorial united methodist church, kanawha city with rev. Mark flynn and rev. Jerry murrell officiating. Visitation will begin 3 hours prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers ““ the family suggests donations may be sent in memory of jo to: cabell huntington hospital foundation for the edwards comprehensive cancer center, 1340 hal greer blvd., huntington, wv 25701.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .

Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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15 responses to Jo Ann Shannon

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  1. Larry Marsh says:

    Relationship: Friend
    Location: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

    John, I Am Sorry To Hear Of Jo Ann’S Passing. May God’S Grace And Understanding Be With You And Your Family

  2. Location: Charleston West Virginia

    Dear John, Ben And Zachary I Am So Sorry About Joann . I Was Not Able To Be There Yesterday For Your Family I Do Pray That God
    Will Watch Over Joann And Your Family
    Trevor Also Asked To Let You Know He Is Sorry
    About Joann
    With Love
    Nana Jackie Pitchford

  3. Relationship: Friend
    Location: Elkview West Virginia

    Words Can’T Express How Saddened We Are To Hear Of Your Loss. We Pray The Sorrow You Feel In Your Heart May Be Lifted By The Love That Surrounds You.

  4. Relationship: Neighbor
    Location: Charleston West Virginia

    My Heart Is With You. I Know Your Family Will Continue To Be The Beacon Of Warmth, Kindness, Generosity And Love That Jo Ann Was. She May Be Asleep Awaiting The Resurrection But The Evidence Of Her Beautiful Life Will Effect Us In A Wonderful Way Until We Meet With Her Again.

  5. Relationship:
    Location: Buckhannon West Virginia

    So Sad To See In Our Local Paper Today. Thoughts And Prayers To All Of The Family.

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