In Memory

Shannon Therese Williams (Bennett) - Class Of 1981

Shannon Therese Williams Bennett

January 9, 1963 - September 18, 2011

 

Shannon Bennett, 48, died September 18th at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. A resident of Marietta, Georgia for the past 10 years, Shannon previously lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Born on January 9th, 1963, Galveston, TX, she graduated from Westchester Sr. High School in Houston, TX in 1981 and then from Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, with a degree in Art in 1985. At Newcomb, Shannon met and fell in love with Nate and they married on August 11, 1985.

Shannon is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Nate, and her two sons, Spencer and Reid of Marietta; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Lyal Williams, of Houston, TX and her sister Kelly Williams, also of Houston.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21st from 9:30 to 10:30 am at H. M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Road NE, Marietta, 770-977-9485. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA, at 11:30 am by Rev. Michael J. Alello.

Donations in Shannon's memory may be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation on line at www.umdf.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hmpattersoncantonhill.com

Shannon W Bennett
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Published in Houston Chronicle on September 20, 2011

 


Although Shannon & I were not close in High School, our friendship in Jr High created a special place in my heart for her. I remember being so impressed that she knew how to play the Harp. I've thought of her often over the years and I know she touched many lives in a positive way as she did for me by her kindness so long ago.

John Howell   March 16, 2012


I'm so sorry to hear about Shannon. She & my sister Leigh were good friends in high school. I remember Shannon as always smiling. I'm sure her loss will be felt.

Tracy Forrest   September 20, 2011


 

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09/26/11 05:04 PM #1    

Gregory Thomas Koch (1981)

I graduated with Shannon in 81'.  Even though I never knew her as an adult or after HS, I knew she was special all the way back when we were in Jr. High together.  What a tragic loss and it  re-emphasizes to me that life is meant for living and it truly is short and fragile.

 

God bless you Shannon.  Nate, you and your family are in our prayers.

Greg Koch


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