Ms Shannon Ashby Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shannon Sessom Ashby, 98, completed her journey on Earth and entered her eternal home on November 2nd, 2020. Shannon and twin sister, Lynell, were born on August 23rd, 1922, in Menard, to parents Frank and Lola Jones Sessom. Shannon married childhood sweetheart Arvin Ashby in 1943. Shannon spent her entire life in Menard, living 80 years in the same home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She loved fishing and gardening and she was well known for her home-grown tomatoes and sweet pickled beets. She and Nell spent many hours hunting arrowheads. She was truly ‘one of a kind’ and will be long remembered. Preceded in death, parents, husband, sister, and daughter Frankie Ann Peacock (Ken). Shannon is survived by, three children, Bonnie Brosig (Clayton), Jo Nell Davis (Jim) and Ricky Ashby (Debra), nephew Marlin Hinkle, all of Menard. Nine grandchildren, Cindy, Len, Lawrence, Jennifer, Talor, Shondra, Shanna, Shay, and Ashley. 17 greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A Special Thank you to her caregivers especially Darcy at HOSA and the Menard Manor. Due to CoVid, a private family service will be held with a memorial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation to a local charity would be greatly appreciated. Psalms 91:16, ‘With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation’

Ms Shannon Ashby

August 23, 1922 - November 2, 2020