Sylvia Shannon Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Sylvia Shannon of Reston, Virginia, born in Malvern, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on July 11, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sylvia Shannon to show support.
Though Sylvia has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Jenwyl Coleman and Louis Quinton Coleman; her daughters, Leslie Shannon and Laura Shannon; her sons-in-law, Ismo Karali and Kostantis Kourmadias; and her grandsons, Otso and Ahti Karali.
Sylvia and Guy lived for nine years in New York City, where Sylvia studied piano with a teacher from Juilliard, alongside her day job as a secretary for the Rockefeller Foundation.
