Helen Louise (James) Shannon

Helen Louise (James) Shannon, 79, of Ballinger, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Abilene, Texas.

Helen Louise James was born in Ballinger, Texas on September 27, 1941 to Bell and Lewis James. Helen had one brother Lewis James Jr.

Helen married Jimmie Dean Shannon on March 25, 1959. Helen and Jim welcomed Jeffery Dean Shannon July 25, 1963 while stationed in Alameda, California. They later adopted Vanessa Lynn Shannon when she was 5 days old in 1976 in Taiwan.  Helen, Jim and the kids traveled the world and lived in California, Washington state, Virginia, Rhode Island, Philippine Island, Taiwan and Hawaii. Hawaii has always been a special place in Helen’s heart. She loved spending time with her family, reading the bible and listening to Hawaiian music. She worshiped her lord and savior and helped many to come to the lord as well. She had a way of putting a smile on everyone’s face that she came in contact with and will always leave a special place in everyone’s heart who knew her.

Helen is survived by Danny Duffy her nephew and several other nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, both children and her aunt.

A visitation for Helen will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the chapel at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger.  Her service will follow on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00 am also at Lange Funeral Home with Burl Ogle officiating.  Interment will be at Old Runnels Cemetery.

A special thanks to Coronado Rehab and Nursing facility, Hendrix Hospice, all the CNAs at BHRC and therapy team. Special thank you to Reann for the wonderful nursing care she received at Coronado Rehab and her Ballinger community.