Shannon Scarlett

Shannon Ruthanne Green Scarlett, 89, died peacefully at Woodland Oaks nursing facility in Ashland, KY with family surrounding her on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born the second of four children to Floyd and Bessie Green on May 16, 1937 in Pleasanton Township, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her husband Cliff Scarlett, her parents Floyd and Bessie Green, her brothers, Keith Green, Richard Green, Darryl Green, brother-in-law James Scarlett, sisters-in-law Bonnie Green, Phyllis Scarlett, and many other loved ones.

She is survived by her sister Patti Green of Ocala Florida, her son Robert (Donna) Scarlett of Romulus,MI, and her daughters Ruth (William) Mullins of Westland, MI, and Kathi (Dennis) Bills of Ashland, KY, her grandchildren, Nathan Scarlett, Gary Puhl, Josh (Jesseca) Puhl, Zack (Sandra) Puhl, Kyle Puhl, Brett (Jesse) Scarlett, Shauna Mullins, Cory (Sara) Mullins, Colin (Sarah) Mullins, Josiah Bills, Taylor Bills, Spencer (Madalyn) Bills, and 20 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank those special nurses and aides at Woodland Oaks who cared for her the last few years, and Community Hospice for their kind and gentle care during her final days.

In her lifetime she was not only an incredible mother, grandmother, and GG, but in her younger years she sold Avon, worked in the caregiving field as a nurse’s aide, and then as a home healthcare worker.

She had a quiet and unassuming personality but was passionate about her family, she would go the extra mile for others, was generous to a fault, was brave, and always had a kind word. She loved Jesus and her favorite hymn and gospel songs were In the Garden and He Touched Me, and favorite Bible verses came from Psalm 121. Those at her church, Trinity Presbyterian Church in New Martinsville, WV will miss her sweet smile and gentle spirit.

In her 50’s, as a new widow who had never traveled internationally or learned a second language, she bravely made a trip on her own to Peru, South America. She was always very proud of this. She made the best southern chicken and dumplings, delicious yeast rolls, and strawberry pretzel jello dessert for her family and friends. She loved to read, travel, and work on word search books.

She was a precious and rare jewel and her family will miss her dearly. A memorial and celebration of life service will be held in Michigan at a later date.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com