Shannon L. Henson

Shannon Henson, 50, passed away at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on February 28, 2019, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born in Des Moines on January 9, 1969, to Raymond and Judith Dudley.

Shannon graduated from East High School in 1987. She worked at Principal for 14 years before graduating from DMACC to pursue a career in nursing.

Shannon was an avid animal lover and was the best pet owner in the world, especially to her beloved Jack Russell Terrier named Bubbles. She loved the ocean and vacationing in California, Jamaica, and the Virgin Islands.

Shannon was known as “The Terminator” for her fighting spirit, but will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Shannon is survived by her son, Jack; daughter, Sara; significant other, Michael Keeling; grandchildren, Scarlett, Essex, and London; sister, Shawnda, and her brother, Ray. She is also survived by her beloved friends – all the people who loved and cared about her over the years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith; husband, Rod Henson, and her dog, Bubbles.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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