Shirley L. Shannon, 83, of Pittston, passed away on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at The Gardens Nursing Facility, Wilkes-Barre, where she was a resident for the past ten years. She was born in Pittston, June 19, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Mae (Finley) Brown.
Shirley was a member of St. John The Evangelist Church, Pittston. She attended Pittston Area schools and worked for many years in the local garment industry.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters Ann Dawe and Dorothy Brown and brothers Earl, Donny, Joseph, Edwin, Robert, and Thomas Brown.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Denise Shannon, of Pittston and son Brian, of Swoyersville. Also surviving is her niece Joan Brown and many additional nieces and nephews.
A blessing service will be privately held at St. Mary’s Assumption Cemetery, Hughestown.
Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.