Cynthia Christopher Shannon Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Cynthia Christopher Shannon (Bessemer City, North Carolina), born in Gaston, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 72, on March 1, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cynthia Christopher Shannon to show support.
As Cynthia departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Cynthia. Though Cynthia may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Christopher and Willie Mae Darnell Christopher; and her brother David Christopher. She is survived by: her sons, Alan Wright (Mishael), Randy Wright and Chris Wright; her pet Earl; her siblings, Bobby Christopher (Hongyan Zhang), Janet Shonkwiler (Steve) and Jewel Spataro; and her caregiver Brigette Inman. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Sunnyside Baptist Church (1631 Tryon Courthouse Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016).
