Brenda J. Shanks, 80, lifetime resident of Wellsville, passed, Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence.
Born November 11, 1941, in East Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Clark Jones and Juanita Ammon Pitcock.
Brenda was a graduate of Wellsville High School Class of 1959. She formerly worked as a librarian at Carnegie Public Library in Wellsville.
Brenda was kind, loving and giving. In her free time, she loved adult coloring books, reading, and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her sister, Sonnie and friend, Becky Bailey. Brenda was a member of Riverside Presbyterian Church in Wellsville. She was also a member of Wellsville Alumni Association and a former “Lady Elk” Lodge #1040.
Brenda will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Dennis Shanks, whom she married August 2, 1963. She will also be missed by her daughters, Cindy Shanks Smith and her husband, John of McDonough, GA., and Lora Shanks of Cleveland; sister, Sondra Powell of East Liverpool; half-sister, Cheryl Coleman of West Virginia and grandchildren, Dennis Clark Gibson, Taylor McKenzie Windham, and Zachary Keith Windham. As well as, many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Wellsville Alumni Center, 201 Third St. Wellsville, OH., 43968, Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 2:00PM. Brenda is in the care of the Arner Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of sending flowers, monetary donations to the Riverside Presbyterian Church's memorial fund can be made in memory of Brenda Shanks. A check can be dropped off directly to the church or mailed to 525 Riverside Avenue, Wellsville, Ohio. Checks can be made out to Riverside Presbyterian Church.
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