Jessie Yao Shannon Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 5, 2025, at the age of 53, Jessie Yao Shannon (Virginia Beach, Virginia) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jessie Yao Shannon to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Jessie is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Jessie's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parent Shun Yao. She is survived by: her parent Meng Yao; her husband Scott; her sons, James and Joshua; her sisters, Lynn Yao Oliker and Jacqueline Yao Rubin; and her pets, Huckie and Tommy.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 at 3:45 PM at the Colonial Grove Memorial Park (3445 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456).
Memorial donations may be made in Jessie's honor to the American Cancer Society. The family has chosen to send donations to American Cancer Society Donate Now (https://www.cancer.org) Donate to Charity Keep Jessie's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.