Ruth "Elayne" Lewter Shannon
June 2, 1936 - March 15, 2022
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Ruth “Elayne” Lewter Shannon, 85, of Ardmore, Alabama. Elayne passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born Tuesday, June 2, 1936 in Decatur, Alabama to W. Marion and Annie Ruth Marks Lewter. She married Eugene Shannon October 14, 1953 and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2008. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brother, Marion Wayne Lewter. Elayne was a homemaker and faithful member of Ardmore First Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling, square dancing, and loved gospel singing. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Elayne is survived by two sons, Gerry (Cynthia) Shannon of Huntsville, Alabama and Ricky (Pam) Shannon of Ardmore, Alabama; grandchildren, Kylie (Tayler) Bisignani of Birmingham, AL, Haley (Brandon) Johnson of Caledonia, MS, Alicia (Adam) Dean of Ardmore, AL and Stephanie (Jerry) Thomas of Ardmore, AL; great grandchildren, Makenzi Dean, Cason Dean, Makayla Thomas Cassidy Thomas, Brady Johnson and London Bisignani; and sibling, June Coffman of Franklin, TN. Visitation will be Wednesday March 16, 2022 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM . There will be a Graveside Service Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, Alabama at 11:00 AM with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Daylestown, PA 18901 or online at www.DementiaSociety.org/donate or Compassus Hospice, 7262 Governors West, NW, Unit 105, Huntsville, AL 35806
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Ruth “Elayne” Lewter Shannon, 85, of Ardmore, Alabama. Elayne passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born Tuesday, June 2, 1936 in Decatur,... View Obituary & Service Information