SOUTHPORT — Shannon Lawson Varnam, 51, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Shannon was born Dec. 20, 1968, in Patrick County. She was a longtime member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. She taught Sunday School and was very active in the nursing home ministry. Shannon never missed an opportunity to share the love of God.
She owned and operated her own house cleaning company, Affordable House Cleaning. Shannon loved being at the beach, fishing and riding motorcycles. Her family was very important to her. She never knew a stranger. She was genuine and never judged anyone. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Varnam; and parents, Ellen and Tony Nance.
Survivors include her three children, Tabatha Vargas, Shaina Diaz and Johnny Varnam; nine grandchildren, Rebekah, Haylee, Kayden, Maya, Charlotte, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Moriah and Berkley; sister, Melissa Dickens; brother, Chris Lawson; and her fiancé, Robert Willis.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 5, at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charles A. Drew officiating. The family will have visitation prior to the service at the church from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.
Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
