Lillian (Patterson) Shannon

Homegoing Celebration

For

Lillian Patterson Shannon

"NANNY"

Mrs. Lillian Patterson Shannon affectionately known as "Nanny" was born on October 18,1914 in Ferris, Texas to Mack and Ethel King Patterson. This union produced 4 children with Lillian being eldest. Preceding her in death are siblings Gladys Patterson; Ella Patterson; Carl Patterson; Maxine Wilson Patterson.  From the union with Helen Patterson (Big Helen), were siblings, Patsy Ann Patterson-Dumas; and Mack Patterson, Jr...

Lillian's children that preceded her in death are Ronald Shannon; Carl Wyatt; Arthur Wyatt; and Lloyd Shannon; grandchildren, that preceded her in death are Harv K. Shannon; and Shanita Maddox.

As a child, along with her parents and siblings they moved to Kansas City Kansas, where she attended Elementary, Junior High, and High school.

In 1933 she graduated from Sumner High. She went on to continue her education and became a LPN at St. Margret’s Hospital until retirement.

In 1934 she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Howard Shannon. This union produced 5 children Harvey Shannon, Sr. (Betty-deceased); Lloyd Shannon; Sandra Maddox; Richard Shannon (Wanda); and Ronald L. Shannon. To the union with Richard Wyatt, they produced 5 children, Carolyn Wyatt; Carl Wyatt (Brenda); Sharon Wyatt; Arthur Wyatt; Robin Wyatt.

Lillian was a devoted member of Walnut Blvd. Missionary Baptist Church for 92 glorious years. She was baptized at the age of 11 years old by Rev. J.R. Richardson. Nanny loved her church home and family. She was member of the Walnut Blvd Missionary Union and a faithful tither and member until her death. If Nanny would see her, grand and great-grandchildren not paying attention to services she would give you a love pinch to get your attention to straighten up.

Nanny was an avid traveler with the Jolliett Traveling Group visiting many different cities throughout the United States. Nanny also did lots of traveling on her own visiting family and friends. She attended every family reunion starting in 1985 until death.

Those who knew Nanny enjoyed her. She loved to cook for her family as well as take care of them. Nanny touched so many lives during her time here with us.

Mother Lillian "Nanny" Patterson Shannon departed this life on Friday March 24, 2017 at 102 glorious years old surrounded by her family.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her children, Harvey Shannon, Sr.; Sandra Shannon Maddox; Richard (Wanda) Shannon; Carolyn Wyatt; Sharon Wyatt; and Robin Wyatt; sisters, Wanda Patterson- Howard; and Helen (Victor) Patterson Bey; Grandchildren, Harvey Shannon. Jr.; Tamara (Richard) Shannon-McCoy; Lloyd Howard (Wanda) Shannon; Lloyd Eugene Shannon; Phillip Shannon; Walter (Monique) Shannon; Cheryl Maddox; Alison Adebiyi; Delano Jennings; Angel Gant; Osceola Bentley; Terran Baker; Kyrin Shannon; Carl Wyatt, Jr.; Carla Wyatt; Michael Johnson; Dominique Hill; Felicia (Jaccard) Kitchen Fears; and Arthur Wyatt, Jr; She has a host of great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends, that will all miss her dearly.

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