Evelyn Shannon
August 10, 1929 - March 4, 2021
Evelyn Shannon, who lived to the age of 91, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Brandywine Senior Living in Manalapan, New Jersey. Evelyn was born on August 10, 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Schneider. Evelyn was raised in Rahway, NJ, and was a graduate of Rahway High School. Evelyn met and fell in love with William Shannon. The couple went on to marry and start a family. They would move and eventually settle in Old Bridge, NJ to raise their family. Evelyn was an active member of the local, County and State PTA serving as president, treasurer and other roles throughout her tenure. She lived for her husband and her children, as family played a center role in her life. Evelyn worked for the Middlesex County Treasurer's Office. After retirement, William and Evelyn moved to Naples, FL. Evelyn had a strong faith, and was a member of the Simpson Methodist Church, where she was active in the women's society. Evelyn also enjoyed collecting Precious Moments figurines. She was a devoted and caring woman who will be missed by all those that loved her. Evelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, William, who passed away in 2005, and by her loving son-in-law Michael Cohoon. She is also predeceased by three of her siblings, Catherine, Bernice, and Raymond. Evelyn is survived by her loving children, William and wife Christine, Daniel and wife Barbara, Clifford and wife Barbara, Kathleen Cohoon, and Judi Schwartz and husband Barry, by her siblings, Alfred Schneider and Beverly Schneider, and by 14 cherished grandchildren, and 15 beloved great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Evelyn Shannon, who lived to the age of 91, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Brandywine Senior Living in Manalapan, New Jersey. Evelyn was born on August 10, 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Alfred... View Obituary & Service Information
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