December 24, 1934 – January 19, 2023
Shannon Schneider, 88, Carmel, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Sunrise on Old Meridian in Carmel. She was born on December 24, 1934, to Glen and Irene (Carlisle) Traw in Petersburg, Ind.
Shannon graduated from Bosse High School in Evansville where she was the Homecoming Queen. She received an undergraduate degree from IU and a master’s degree in education from St. Francis University. Shannon was an educator for many years, teaching first-grade reading readiness for Fort Wayne Community Schools.
She had a very strong faith and relationship with her Lord. Shannon was a member of and served as choir director for Bethany Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne for many years and was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Noblesville and served as pianist.
Shannon enjoyed playing golf and even got a hole-in-one! She was a big IU fan, especially of IU basketball. Shannon was a master bridge player and enjoyed card games. She was a member and leader of Golden Aires group. At Sunrise, Shannon enjoyed playing music for the residents. Her biggest accomplishment in life was being a loving mother to her four boys and family. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her sons, Eric (Jeanne) Schneider, Kurt (Sally) Schneider, Linc (Lori) Schneider, and Bradd (Jill) Schneider; brother, C. Michael Traw; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Shannon was preceded in death by her spouse, Robert George Schneider.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., with a memorial service at 1 p.m., on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 20650 Cumberland Road, Noblesville. Pastor Doug Gast will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Lutheran Church Music Program, 20650 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46062 (bethellutheranchurch.com).
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