- Date Of Birth: September 20, 1939
- Date Of Death: October 22, 2021
- State: Georgia
On October 22, 2021 the most beautiful chapter of the Alley family came to a close when our beloved mother passed from this life to the next. Though she died at the home of her daughter, Lisa, in Senoia Georgia, we imagine she made her way to the heavens through God’s country via Tiger Mountain and those jewel-toned fall leaves she adored so much. Shannon, who was born on September 20, 1939 was kind to all, even in sickness, where she continued to be a light to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Shannon was preceded in death by her parents, Raleigh and Nora Garland of Clayton; by her husband, Jack Bell Alley; her son David Ellis Alley; her granddaughter Katie Alley; her great-grandson Isaiah Alley; her brothers Roy, Allen and Wayne Garland; and her sisters, Lillian Hunter and Winnie Ledford.
Shannon is survived by her son Jack Bell Alley Jr. (Chip) (Jane); daughters, Lisa Diane Sowell (Neil), Patricia Lynn Hickox (Rod) and Shannon Elizabeth Alley; her sister, Laney Brown; her thirteen grandchildren, Jarrad Alley, Jessica Alley, Nicole Bearden, Joshua Alley, Waylon Buchannan, Chelsea Blankinship, Shannon Fortner, Nadia Granger, Bree Hickox, Tucker Hickox, Hannah Hickox, Cydney L’Hoste and Alley Mejia; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Shannon graduated from Rabun County High School. She married Jack Alley in 1957 and they made their home in Tiger. Shannon was first and foremost a wonderful wife and mother. She helped facilitate the Head Start program in Rabun County under the leadership of Jo Dotson.
Shannon was also known for her delicious homemade cakes, but mostly she was known for her kind and loving spirit. Her selflessness began by putting others first her whole life and by being a rock for her family and friends. She was a great example of grace, kindness, honesty and strength. She was a mother and friend to all who knew her. Her memory will live on in all of us.
