Dorothy Dalton Shannon's Obituary
Dorothy passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Longview, Texas. She was born March, 4, 1920 in Malvern Arkansas. Her parents were William Montie and Julia Boaz Dalton.
The family later moved to Kilgore, Texas where Dorothy graduated from Kilgore High School and was among the first students at then Kilgore Junior College.
She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Henderson State Teachers College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She then begins a 42 year teaching career. Her core subject taught was English, but she took turns at various other subjects when called upon. She served as a librarian, school play director, annual and newspaper sponsor.
Later she received her Masters Degree in English from the University of Alabama.
Upon her retirement from teaching she returned to school and studied Art. Her children and grandchildren cherish her pottery pieces and paintings. She was also a gifted seamstress who enjoyed sewing for herself and daughter Pat.
She loved her family unconditionally. That love was returned to her fully.
She reached out to others and had the ability to make friends wherever she was.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her only brother William Montie Dalton Jr. and husbands, Lester Mansur and Thomas Shannon.
She is survived by her six children. Charles (Shelby) Mansur of Little Rock, Arkansas. Clarence (Grace) Mansur of Little Rock, Arkansas. Robert (Bonnie) Mansur of Benton, Arkansas. Harold (Lisa) Mansur of Wickenburg, Arizona. Pat (Bobby) Hudson of Longview, Texas. David (Celia) Mansur of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Step-daughter Pat Spooner of Wisconsin, 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Highland Pines nursing home and Compass Hospice.
The family will gather for a memorial service Saturday, April 18 in Little Rock Arkansas.
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