With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Stevie Lee Shannon, 75, of Sumter, SC, husband of Estelle Shannon, who passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Life Reflections

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

2 Timothy 4:6-7KJV

Stevie Lee Shannon, son of Ethel Mitchener and the late Casey Shannon, was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 9, 1950. He departed his earthly life on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Manning, South Carolina.

At early he attended public schools in Manning, South Carolina. He began a career in agriculture working on the farm. Later he worked as a heavy machine operator and forestry worker for many years until his retirement.

Stevie attended Biggers A.M.E. Church in Manning, SC for many years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his fishing canes. He was such a joyous person and loved to make people laughed.

Stevie was united in Holy Matrimony to Estelle Abraham Shannon in January of 1971. This union was blessed with 3 children, Pearl, Stevie, Jr. and Tyrone. He was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Junior Mitchener and one sister, Dorothy Shannon.

Loved ones left to cherish his memories are: his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Estelle Shannon of the home; one daughter, Pearl S. Rivers (Eric) of Sumter, SC; two sons, Stevie Shannon, Jr. (Tracy) of Paxville, SC and Tyrone L. Shannon of Manning, SC; grandchildren, Keyon Shannon, Kayla Shannon, Zykera Herring, and Ty'teona Shannon; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Rosa Mae Mitchener of Brooklyn, NY and Loretta Walker of Brooklyn, NY; two uncles, James Rogers of Manning, SC and Elliott Rogers of Brooklyn, NY; one sister-in-law, Hattie Cooper of Alcolu, SC; one brother-in-law, Leroy Abraham (Mary) of Alcolu, SC; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.