Shannon Marie Vail

It is with great sorrow that the family of Shannon Marie Vail (Pattrick) of Rose Hill, Kansas announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, September 17th 2024, at the age of 50. Shannon will be forever remembered by her Husband, Steve of 25 years; Children, Aubrey Owens of Rose Hill, KS and Kade Owens of Cooper City, FL.; Step-son, Gryphen Tambling of Rose Hill, KS; Grandchildren, Brynlee, Easton and Sedona; Mother, Kathy Stewart (Larry) of Harper, KS; Sisters, Anjanette Riggin (Rusty) of Wichita, KS and Deb Gowing (Greg) of Goddard, KS; as well as numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Pattrick of Valley Center. Shannon was born on December 5, 1973, at the Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved with her family to rural Belle Plaine in 1980 where she graduated from Belle Plaine High School in the Class of 1991. She attended Cosmetology School in Overland Park and worked in Wichita at the Julie Balay Salon until completing her associate’s degree in nursing from Butler County Community College, after which she had a successful career as a registered Nurse for 30 years. Shannon was proud of her Louisiana roots and as a child was always singing, dancing and entertaining family and friends with plays and skits. Her talents with the Piano and entertaining carried into high school cheer/dance, pageants and dancing well into her adult years where she made lasting connections and friendships. Her beautiful smile and passion for life will be remembered by all who knew her. She never met a stranger and was the best friend to have by your side. From “tagging along with big sis and the cousins” to “Leading the way”, Shannon was a woman of many passions including reading, anything outdoors, dancing, scuba diving, traveling, attending music festivals, riding motorcycles and attending Sturgis with Great Friends, Watching Chiefs Football, Hanging with Family and Friends and later with Grandchildren. She was also an animal lover and found great joy in their company! Gone too soon but never forgotten. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Hope Community Church located at 1831 E 21st St, Andover, KS 67002 (Lunch and Fellowship to follow) Memorial Donations may be made in Shannon’s name to the Kansas Humane Society at 3313 N Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219, online at or to any non-Kill Shelter of your choice. Downing and Lahey Mortuary (6555 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67206) will be taking care of Arrangements.