Mrs. Pearl Louise Richardson Shannon, departed her life on Sunday, February 26, 2006, at the Marion County Medical Center, Marion, SC. Pearl was born October 14, 1930 to the late Mr. Edwin and Lousetta Gause Richardson. Pearl was educated in Marion County Training School, graduating as class Salutatorian. She attended SC State University, then later attended Coastal Carolina University, where she received an Associate Degree in Nursing. (RN) Pearl was united in Holy Wedlock to the late Mr. Lee Carroll Shannon and to this union four children were born: Augustus and Linda Preceded her in death. Precede also in death Grandchildren Ronald (Bam) Shannon, Jr and Dreama Shannon. Pearl was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, where she served as a member of Missionary Department and Usher Board until her health failed. Pearl held serval Nursing positions: Finger Clinic, later renamed Palmetto General Hospital, English Park, and retired from Jenkins Nursing Home. She leaves to cherish her loving & fond memories: two children: Ann Carole Gerald of the home and Ronald (Ella) Shannon Sr of Marion S.C. One adopted daughter: Sheree Fortune of Albany, NY. One brother Erwin (Christine) Gause of Fairmont, N.C. One sister: Queen Abrams of Red Springs. Nine Grandchildren: Larriette Dee Legette, of Charlotte, NC, Lakesha Shannon, Dominque Shannon, Dinishia Shannon, Sheena Shannon, Shawn Shannon, and Earl Gerald, Jr. all of Marion, SC., Jamesha Gerald of Newport News, VA, and Travail Clark of Brooklyn, NY. Eleven Great-Greadchildren, Two Sister-In-Laws: Merion Richardson and Mattie Shannon both of Marion, SC. A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 2, 2006 at 3:00 P.M., in the Mt. Pisgah Bapt. Church, Marion, SC with Jackson & McGill funeral Home of Marion in charge of services.