Barbara L. Shannon

BARBARA LUCKY SHANNON, 76, passed away on March 17, 2011. A native Houstonian, Barbara was born November 2, 1934, to Maurice and Gertrude Lucky. She graduated from Lamar High School and attended college in Virginia.

Barbara was a vibrant, fun-loving woman who was completely devoted to her family, friends and church, Chapelwood United Methodist Church, where she and her husband have been members and where she has served as a volunteer for 35 years. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and reading the latest and greatest novels.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, James L. Shannon; son John M. Shannon and his wife Haldi; son Michael M. Shannon and his wife Tracy; and grandchildren Samantha Colquitt and her husband Keith, Kel Shannon, Austin Shannon and Sydney Shannon, all of whom affectionately knew her as “Gaga.” Barbara is also survived by her brother Charles Lucky of Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents and son James Leroy Shannon, “Jimbo.”

The family would like to thank Connie Castro for her years of above-and-beyond service, care and friendship.

A memorial service in remembrance and celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church’s chapel on Monday, March 28th at 1:30 p.m.