Shannon Gard Lenz

Shannon was taken to the Lord Tuesday March 21, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 40. Shannon was a loving, caring, hardworking wife, mother and daughter, being a friend to many. Shannon was born in Bryan-College Station at St. Joseph's Hospital on September 4, 1976 to Bill and Sue Gard. She is survived by husband, Wes Lenz; son, Maverick Lenz; mother, Sue Robards and husband Clay of Grey Forest, Texas; father, Bill Gard and wife Robin of Houston, Texas; brothers, Travis Doherty, Kellan Doherty and Cody Robards of Grey Forest, Texas; grandparents, Travis and Mary Ann Wilcox of Boerne, Texas; uncles, Mark Wilcox and wife Shelly of Welfare, Texas, Tony Wilcox and wife Debbie of Bergheim, Texas, Michael Wilcox and wife Elizabeth of Rockport, Texas; along with many nephews, nieces and cousins. She is also survived by her father-in law, Charles Lenz and wife Vicki Lenz of Bulverde, Texas; and mother-in law, Denise Knight and husband King Knight of San Antonio, Texas.

Shannon had a love for animals, having 4 dogs: two Chihuahuas, Ricky and Lucy, and two Australian Shepherds, Cash and Jolene. She loved all the sports Maverick plays: baseball, football and basketball just to name a few. She loved getting together with the parents of the other kids on Maverick's teams and cheering the kids on. She was also a diehard Aggie fan, watching every football game they played. She loved to cook and try new recipes from Pinterest. She loved fishing, especially down on the coast with her Uncle Michael and cousin, Stephanie. She loved the coast. She loved to travel, especially to Playa Del Carmen and Acuna, Mexico. She loved music of all kinds and loved going to Floore's Country Store, it didn't matter who was playing. She loved making new friends and being there for the friends she had.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life Saturday April 1, 2017 starting at 2:00pm at 22539 Viajes, San Antonio, Texas 78261 (Campanas Clubhouse). In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Shannon Lenz Memorial Fund for the Education Fund for Maverick Lenz at any Frost Bank (Executor John "Wes" Wesley Lenz), or your favorite charity.