Greta Kay Shannon

Greta Shannon, 55, of rural Griswold, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Greta's wishes were to be cremated with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Loess Hills Funeral Home of Carson in charge of arrangements.

Greta Kay Umstot, the youngest of five daughters of James and Marill (Miller) Umstot was born on March 14, 1961 in Council Bluffs, IA. Greta received her education from Abraham Lincoln schools in Council Bluffs. On December 4, 1982 she married Ray Lee Shannon in Red Oak, IA. The couple was blessed with two children, Patrick James and Kaytlin Ellen.

Greta was preceded in death by both her parents.

Greta is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ray of Griswold, IA; son, Patrick Shannon and fiance Samantha Adelle of Millard, NE; daughter, Kaytlin Wax and husband Christopher of Macedonia, IA; granddaughters, Elayna Shannon and Coralyn Wax of Macedonia, IA; her older sisters, Nena Cooney of Omaha, NE, Judi Gross of Logan, IA, Thana Hofer (Mark) of Seward, NE, and Becky Markworth (Ron) of Portland, OR; other relatives and a host of friends.