With Loving Memory

Shannon Lyn Cartmell. 52 years, passed away July 10, 2013 in LaPorte, Texas. Shannon was born on January 17, 1961 in Pasadena, Texas. Shannon was a 1983 graduate of University of Texas at Austin, and received her Masters Degree from the University of Houston-Clear Creek. She taught and coached in numerous schools In Texas: Austin- Brazos High, Danbury, Pasadena and her pride and joy the South Houston “Lady Trojans”. She loved to travel, visit with family and friends, was a “professional” shopper, and anything and everything to do with her beloved Texas Longhorns!

Preceded in death by her Mother, Linda Gail Patterson, brother, Alan ‘Buzzy” Cartmell, and Uncle Donald Patterson, grandparents, Blan and Helen Patterson, Nat Cartmell Sr. and Margaret Parham Cartmell, and her beloved puppies Reebok and Nike.

Survivors are her most precious Father, Alan “Tink” Cartmell of Port O’Connor, Texas, stepmother Robin M. Cartmell of Houston and other loving “Moms” Karen Budwine of Victoria, Texas, Nita Bennett of LaPorte, June Luprete, Houston, Texas . Brother Jeff Willis, Uncle Nat Cartmell Jr. and wife Gina of Needville, Texas. Uncle Blan Patterson and wife, Carol of Bastrop, Cousins Renee Riggs, and Tana Hicklin, niece Tristan Cartmell, roommate Sharon McIlroy, and dearest friend Denise Pearce.

Memorial Service will be held July 20, 2013 at 11:00AM Saturday in the Chapel of Deer Park Funeral Directors, 336 E. San Augustine, Deer Park, TX 281-476-4693.

In lieu of flowers the family would ask that any memorials be made to The University of Texas, P O Box 7458, Austin, TX (Preference to the Women’s Athletic Department) or donors choice.