Obituary of Shanon L. Harkins

Shanon Lynn Harkins, of Wyoming, completed her journey on Sunday, February 25^th at the age of 44.

     Shanon is survived by her loving family; parents, Brett and Donna Shepard of Pavilion; grandparents, Robert and Barbara Shepard of LeRoy; husband, Robert Harkins; children, Addison, Jayden and Olivia of Wyoming; sister, Cristen (Peter) Kingston of Geneseo; brother, Jeremy (Stephanie Curry) Shepard of East Bethany; mother-in-law, Barbara Harkins of Wyoming; grandparents, Bruce and Rody Pierce of LeRoy; grandmother, Ruth Boening of Wyoming; brother-in-law, Thomas (Jenny) Harkins of Wyoming; nephews, Cooper Harkins, Logan and Carter Kingston, Dylan Shepard; nieces, Ela Harkins and Brooklyn Shepard, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Shanon is predeceased by her father-in-law, Craig Harkins.

     Shanon was born in Batavia on May 26^th, 1979.  She was a 1997 graduate of Pavilion Central School and GCC School of Nursing.  Shanon lived passionately as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and healer.  Shanon worked at United Memorial Medical Center as a Registered Nurse for many years and then Genesee Orthopedics before she decided to embark on a new journey with her sister, opening The Farmer’s Wife in Pavilion.  As Shanon took ill, she continued to help others with a holistic approach who were fighting illness battles.  Shanon thrived during her illness by living with purpose and positivity; she would encourage you all to do the same.

     There are no calling hours, per Shanon’s request.  Please join Shanon’s family for a Celebration of Her Life on March 10^th at 12:00 PM at BW’s Restaurant in Pavilion, NY.  To support her spiritualty and strength & courage, she would like you to wear purple or black.

     Shanon has requested no flowers and ask that you consider planting a tree or flowers in memory of her. 

     Memorials may also be made to 4H of Wyoming County, 36 Center Street, Suite B, Warsaw, N.Y, 14569