Shanna Parsons Obituary

Shanna Lynn Parsons, 45, of Keyser, WV, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her residence. Born on January 6, 1978 in Cumberland, MD, she was a daughter of Linda G. (Walker) Hoopengarner of Keyser and the late Russell Paul Hoopengarner , who died on January 3, 2022; her beloved grandfather, Overton "O. B. " Walker, who gave her the nickname "Peachie," her grandmother, Louise Walker; her beloved American Bulldog, "Dallas" and her tabby cat, "Mary Jane. "Shanna was a 1996 graduate of Westmar High School in Westernport, MD and previously worked at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory as well as a cashier at Martin's Foods in Keyser for five years. She was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and loved watching "I Love Lucy" and "The Sopranos. " She loved all animals, cooking for her friends and family and would always help others if she was able. Even though she was known to be late, even to her own graduation, her friends and family could always count on her to be there. In addition to her mother, who worshipped and adored her, she leaves behind her only daughter,, Taylor Kirby who she dearly loved and cherished beyond measure; her son-in-law, Kyle Kirby who she loved dearly like a son; and her only grandson, Mason Kirby to whom she was known as "GiGi. " She loved her grandson with all her heart and he was the apple of her eye. She also leaves behind numerous friends that loved her dearly. Shanna was the light in the darkness to a lot of people. Although she was still needed and loved by many here, the Lord needed her to come Home. She will be forever missed, but never forgotten. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8 p. m. A funeral service will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 2:00 p. m. with Kenneth Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Shanna's obituary at smithfuneralhomes. net.