Clara Mae Shannon Obituary

The passing of Clara Mae Shannon of Grand Rapids, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 6, 2026 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Les Anderson and Ethel Hardley; her husband Eugene Shannon Sr.; her children, Eugene Shannon Jr., Clarence Sanders Jr. and Lucille Sanders; and her sons-in-law, James Mallory and John Adams.

She is survived by: her children, Dorothy Mallory, Martha Walker (Donald), Geneva Adams and Robert Shannon Sr.; her grandchildren, Cynthia Mallory, Shelby McCullough (Keegan), Pamela Sease, Robert Sanders, Clarence Sanders, William Sanders, Kathleen Sanders, Wandette Sanders, Lynnell Talbert, Tracy Clark (Rufus), Mya Walker, Justin Walker, Christine Dailey, Fred Carson, Gidgette Carson, John Bland, Tiffany Bland, Desiree Howard, Darnell Howard, Michelle Sanders, Michael Sanders, Gregory Kinglsey (Erika), Robert Shannon Jr. (May), Marquis Kingsley and Jamario Shannon; her sister Addie Mae Jones; and her cousins, Gloria Long (Edwin) and Gertie. She is also survived by 75 great grandchildren, over 118 great-great grandchildren.