Patricia Darlene Shannon, 84, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.
Born Dec. 23, 1937, in Rushville, Ill., she was the daughter of Sherman and Eva Cox Phillips. On July 6, 1958, she married Ansel Shannon at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Burlington.
She was a 1954 graduate of Burlington High School.
She was a long-time employee of Vista Bakery (Shearer's Foods).
She was originally of Baptist faith and attended the West Burlington Christian Church. While her grandson Anthony was in the military, she enjoyed spending her time sending gift boxes to soldiers through the S.O.F.T. program.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Michael Shannon of Burlington; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; two sisters, Jane Sommerfeld of Burlington, and Retha Butler of Morning Sun; and one brother, Joe Phillips of Danville.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Dec. 28 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mrs. Shannon will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Menke officiating. A private family burial will take place in Cox Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established the S.O.F.T. program (Supporting Our Families & Troops) and Relay for Life.