Julia Elizabeth Shannon, 86, of Deer Park, Texas was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on October 11, 2018. Julia was born on June 28, 1932 in Freeport, Texas to the late Rolla and Iola Spiller. Julia married Wesley Brown in 1951 and they were married for 35 wonderful years until his death in 1987. In 1993, she married Tommy Shannon. She enjoyed playing “42” and dominoes and listening to Gospel music.
She is survived by sister, Dolly Coufal of Pearland, Texas; daughter, Judy Brown of Nacogdoches, Texas; son, Tommy Brown and wife Connie of Diboll, Texas; son, Steven Brown and wife Sandy of Deer Park, Texas; and numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her father, Rolla; mother, Iola; brother, William; husband, Wesley; granddaughter, Denise and great granddaughter, Laura.
Julia was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Deer Park and the “Silver Set” Sunday school class.
Visitation will be on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Grand View Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM at The First Baptist Church of Deer Park.
Burial will be at Grand View Memorial Park following the Funeral Service.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
