Friday, January 8, 2010

Shannon's Story: Shannon's Obituary

Shannon Ivy Brown

September 14, 1968 – December 19, 2009

Shannon Ivy Brown died December 19, 2009 after thirty years of serious health conditions starting with a brain tumor at age 11. She died in Richmond, California due to a septic blood infection. She was 41 years old.

Shannon Ivy Brown was born September 14, 1968 to Daryl Thomas Brown and Chere Lynn Brown (Barnett) in Seattle, Washington. Shannon has lived with her mother in Washington, California, Nevada, Tennessee and Vermont. She has been a resident of Richmond for 11 years. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Shannon’s greatest attritubues were her simple faith, her loving heart, her patience and her endurance. She became know to her family as the “Comeback Queen” because, despite many near death experiences over the years, she always pulled through.

Shannon is survived by her mother, Chere L. Brown of Richmond, CA; her father, Daryl T. Brown of Tucson, AZ, her grandmother, Beverely Brown of Yerington, NV, her uncle Daniel C. Barnett of Incline Village, NV. Many cousins around the country also survive her.

A memorial service will be held for Shannon at 2PM on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Central City Christian Fellowship, 1230 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA. There will be a reception in community room of the church following the service. For additional information call 510-407-1525.

Shannon’s urn will be buried next to her grandmother, Clara M. Barnett in Yerington, NV.

Driving Directions

From Vallejo

Merge onto I-80 W toward SAN FRANCISCO.

Take the SAN PABLO AVE exit toward BARRETT AVE.

Turn RIGHT onto BARRETT AVE.

Turn LEFT onto MARINA WAY.

Turn RIGHT onto BISSELL AVE.

End at 1230 Bissell Ave Richmond, CA 94801-3137

From Oakland

Merge onto I-80 W toward Richmond

Merge onto I-580 W toward Richmond

Take the HARBOUR WAY NORTH exit, EXIT 9B.

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto HARBOUR WAY S.

Turn RIGHT onto BISSELL AVE.

End at 1230 Bissell Ave Richmond, CA 94801-3137

9 comments:

  1. You must miss her a lot. Hoping for happier days for you in the future.

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  2. Dearest Chere and Family,
    ~Blessings to you all ~ And fondest Symphaty as well. She will be missed. I didn't really know her. But when I just seen her picture, it's as if I knew her for a decades. And to know her illnest from the age of 11... Lord!!!!!!; She's a fighter like youa and a warm person well. As, I've known you; Now I can really understand your pain and devotion. I am so sorry for your lost as Our Lord walked her home.... We'll miss you SHANNON, but we'll never forget!!!!! ~UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN~
    ~PEACE AND GRACE~
    david_williams7290@yahoo.com
    DAVID AND LOLA WILLIAMS

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  3. Chere, my heart is with you. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend. My prayers are with you.

    Twinkle twinkle little star, Shannon is that you that we see? You're probably still at the feet of Jesus, worshiping.

    Love, Rhonda and Delmar

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  4. Thanks for posting. I am praying for you. What an inspiration you and your family are to others right now.

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  5. Blessings to u...with heartfelt sympathy. Take care...
    Lois

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  6. I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this hard season.
    Peace,
    Jay

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  7. I'm sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. I just lost my mom. Just try to fill the void with Jesus, it's helping me. I'm now a follower.

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