Virginia Kelly Granny Shannon passed away Friday September 21, 2012 with family by her side. She was born November 19, 1924 in Connellsville, Pa, to the late John W. Kelly and Gladys Hixon Kelly Harmon. Mrs. Shannon worked for Western Auto, Big Dad clothing manufacturing and retired from Pantry Pride. She loved bingo, golfing, people, especially little children, and a good joke. She liked to be on the go and was one of a kind.She was member of First Baptist church and member of The Order of the Eastern Star. She was married to the late Robert J. Shannon. Her brother James Kelly preceded her in death.She leaves behind sons Robert J.(Jean) Shannon Jr., David (Linda) Shannon, Nathan Shannon all of Starke; daughters Elaine (Sonny) Tenly of Starke, Carolyn (Vernon) Glisson of Hawthorne, Marilyn (Dean) Blackwell of Lake City; Sisters: Thelma (Gene) Malago, Peg (Elwood) Hoffer both of Connellsville, PA. Mrs. Shannon has 18 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 8 great, great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Windsor Manor nursing home staff for their love and care of Virginia Shannon. Thanks to Haven Hospice of Gainesville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Haven Hospice in Virginias memory, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL or a charity of choice. Funeral was a graveside service at Crosby Lake Cemetery Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 11 am. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide