Cynthia Claire Shahan

Cynthia Shahan, 61, of Midland, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. She was born on October 9, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, to Earl Shahan and Rose Mary Yount Shahan. She was the granddaughter of Otto and Mary Yount and Roy and Gertrude Shahan, all of San Angelo, Texas.

Cynthia graduated in 1970 from Gregory-Portland High School in Portland, Texas, and continued her education at Angelo State University with a B.A. in Music and Piano. She taught music in Texas public schools and has resided in Midland, Texas, since 2003.

Cynthia is survived by her mother, Rose Mary Yount Shahan of Midland, Texas, and father and stepmother Earl and Gail Shahan of San Angelo, Texas; two brothers, David Shahan of Sarasota, Florida, Toby and wife Sue Anne Shahan of Fort Worth, Texas; an aunt, 3 uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many dear friends in Houston, Texas, and at Hillcrest Manor in Midland, Texas.

Graveside services officiated by Rev. Tommy Richardson of Immanual Baptist Church, will be held at Fairmont Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Arrangements are made by Johnsons Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Permian Basin Community Centers, 401 E. Illinois, Suite 401, Midland, TX 79701.

Family and friends can sign the online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com