Rita Shannon Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Shannon of South, Kentucky, born in McKinney, Kentucky, who passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Shannon to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin "Frank" Franklin and Beatrice Taylor Elmore; her husband Jerry Shannon; her son Kenny Coffman; and her brothers, Gary Elmore and Ricky Elmore.
She is survived by: her children, Teresa Reed (Jeff) of Highland, KY and Brian Coffman (Rita) of McKinney, KY; her siblings, Debby Owens of Murray, KY and Timmy Elmore (Lena) of Casey County, KY; her grandchildren, Casey Reed (Kylie) of Highland, Brandon Coffman (Amanda) of Crab Orchard, Morgan Spurlin (Ethan) of Stanford and Matthew Coffman (Kelsey) of McKinney; and her great grandchildren, Brayden Coffman, Ruby Reed, Caiden Coffman, Rhodes Reed, Hattie Spurlin, Beckham Spurlin, Denver Coffman, Gracie Pence, Averie Pence and Buddy Pence. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 23rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Spurlin Funeral Home (411 W Main St, Stanford, KY 40484). A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
