Megan Carol Shannon
Funeral services for Megan Carol Shannon, 36, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Cornerstone Family Worship, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Megan entered into eternal rest at 10:31 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025 at Hospice House of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born February 14, 1989, at Indianola, Mississippi, to Steve Shelton and Brenda Byars Shelton. On November 6, 2010, she was married at West Plains, to Phillip Shannon; they were married for fourteen and a half years and shared two wonderful sons, Matthias and Malakai. Megan loved her sons unconditionally and felt like they were her absolute greatest achievement. She regularly attended Cornerstone Family Worship. Her light shone brightly and she had a way of bringing joy to any room she entered. Those that had the opportunity to know Megan, will remember her bubbly personality and smile. She was a people pleaser and was always doing for others and never wanting anything in return. Her spirit, love and compassion will forever effect and guide the lives of many.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip Shannon, of the family home; two sons, Matthias and Malakai, of the family home; her parents, Steve and Brenda Shelton, West Plains; her brother, Stephen Shelton and wife, Mandy Franks and their children, Katelyn and Ashton, Tupelo, Mississippi, her grandmothers, Sarah Shelton, Tupelo, Mississippi and Vivian Bankston, Jackson, Mississippi; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and countless friends.
Her grandfathers, Curtis F. Shelton and Leroy Byars, preceded her in death.
A private burial will be at the family’s cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of the Ozarks, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Kim Rhoads
May 9, 2025 @ 10:43 am
Sending prayers of comfort and peace to Megan’s family. She was such a special person. She could light up a room. Her love and light will forever shine in our hearts. She will be greatly missed my many.
Kim & Richard Rhoads
Bonnie Phillips
May 9, 2025 @ 11:29 am
My sincere condolences to the family. Megan was very special and a loving friend to many.
The memories will live on in our hearts.
My love and prayers for all of you through this difficult time.
May you be reminded that she is in a better place.
Angela Wright
May 9, 2025 @ 11:37 am
Sending much love, prayers and heartfelt sympathy to Megan’s family. I adored her so much. She was one of the most amazing individuals I have met. She had such a passion to help others and went above and beyond to make sure each and every one she knew felt special. She was a blessing to me for sure and I will never forget her love, joy and compassion!
Fran Russell
May 9, 2025 @ 11:49 am
My heart goes out to Megan’s boys and her family, she was such a special soul.she will be greatly missed by many Love you always Megan
Desiree Beard
May 9, 2025 @ 2:22 pm
My heart breaks for this sweet family. Megan was a bubbly ray of sunshine! The salt of the earth! Our family loved her! Praying for peace and love for all of her family!
Jay and Naomi Dyck
May 9, 2025 @ 4:23 pm
To Megan’s family. You are in our prayers today and days to come. There are no words to express the grief you are experiencing. We pray that God sustains you as you rest in Him.
Hamp Gentey
May 9, 2025 @ 4:22 pm
My deepest sympathy to all the family! May God give y’all the strength to make it through this unimaginable pain! Steve and Brenda, y’all have always been like a brother and sister to us and if I can do anything for y’all, just please let me know!