Dorothy Shannon

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Dorothy Shannon, 91, of Mitchell, SD, died Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 30, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Dorothy Mae Shannon was born October 10, 1930, to Frank and Henrietta (Throop) Schwartz in Redfield, SD. She grew up in Rockham, SD, and graduated from Redfield High School. After high school, Dorothy attended Dakota Wesleyan University and graduated with a degree in nursing. She would later receive South Dakota Nurse of the Year.

On June 5, 1953, Dorothy was united in marriage to Ronald Shannon in Rockham.

Dorothy was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Mitchell, and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Dorothy also worked with local Parkinson's organizations. She took great pride in helping others in need. One of her favorite pastimes was baking.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Patrick (Marica) Shannon of Mitchell, SD; daughter, Colleen (David) Maurer of Sioux Falls, SD; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, three sisters, and one brother.

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