Bobbie Jean Shannon

She was born near Quail, Texas on February 12, 1929, to Kate and J.L. Harris. An only child, Bobbie grew up on a cotton farm in a small community surrounded by her loving family, her church and many life long friends. She graduated from Quail High School and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayland Baptist College. Upon graduating she married William "Bill" Shannon and they celebrated their 71st Anniversary last fall. Bobbie was a devoted daughter, loving and supportive wife and mother and a beloved grandmother and aunt. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, a long time volunteer for the Lubbock Welcome Wagon and for the Girl Scout Juliette Gordon Lowe Tea for many years. Bobbie was an avid bridge player, a master gardener and a voracious reader. Her love of literature inspired her to advocate for reading programs for special needs children. Bobbie's greatest joy was spending time with her family and her home was filled with warmth, laughter, delicious meals and many hugs. She was delighted by the West Texas sky, the many pets through the years, the fun Shannon gatherings, creating her own special recipes, decades of her treasured friendships, writing poetry and her beautiful flower gardens. Her sweet spirit and loving heart will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William "Bill" Shannon. Her brothers and sisters in law: William Price Shannon (Avo), Ted Shannon (Fern), Ralph Shannon (Elizabeth), Raymond Shannon (Dorothy), Doris Shannon, E.G. Berry, Harold Shannon, Mary Ruth Stoneham Bond (John Stoneham, Jack Bond) nephews: Larry Shannon, Monty Shannon and niece, Patsy Shannon

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Shannon (Dallas) and her son, Steve Shannon and daughter in law Nancy Groves (San Francisco) grandchildren: Jay Ingram, Katherine Ingram, Sarah Shannon and Will Shannon; brother in law Rex Shannon (San Antonio), sisters in law Nell Berry (Universal City) and Maxine Shannon (Dallas), cousin Barbara Darnell Orsak (Wichita Falls), and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express deep appreciation to the loving caregivers at Wilshire Place as well as the South Plains Hospice nurses for their heartfelt care and Chaplin Al Wise for his visits and joyous singing with Bobbie.

Monetary donations in Bobbie's memory are appreciated to The Good Samaritan Ministries in Brownwood, TX.

The family will begin receiving guests on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 12pm. Her Celebration of life will begin at 1pm with Interment to follow. For online tributes, please visit the online guest book.