Jean Raynor Mcfaul Shannon

Jean Raynor McFaul Shannon- Born Jan 11, 1925, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. She was born in Springfield, Tennessee. She graduated from Tennessee Technological University with honors. In her early years she taught school until her children were born then later became a librarian for Knox County. She was married to the love of her life William Allen Shannon for 66 years. She has been an active member of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by parents William R. and Eleanor Cooper McFaul. Left to cherish her memory is her husband William Shannon, son David and his wife Nancy, daughter Melinda Davis and husband Alan. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Emily Davis and Jonathan Shannon as well as one great-grandchild Nella Kurstyn Lopez-Davis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, address 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931. Service 7:30 pm Wednesday, Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, Rev. Darrell Rasnake officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:15 am Thursday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for interment service at 11:30 am. Family will receive friends 6 to 7:30 pm at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church.