Shannon Jean (née Soniat) Suttles, beloved wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, aunt and friend, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the age of 47 (although she claimed to be an eternal 29 years young).  She was born June 7, 1974, in New Orleans, LA, on her mother's birthday.  She grew up in Blanchester, Ohio and graduated from Blanchester High School in 1992.  She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Walsh University in 1996.  She received her Juris Doctor degree (JD) from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2002.  She worked at LexisNexis after graduating law school, until she married the love of her life, Daniel Suttles, on October 5, 2007.  As a military wife, Shannon worked and volunteered as she and Dan moved from place to place, including Fort Walton Beach, FL, Newport News, VA, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, until in 2016, when Dan retired from the Air Force and they returned to Ohio, residing in Beavercreek.

She will always be remembered for her sharp mind, kind heart and passion for life.   She had a wonderful way of seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, which made her the heart of the family and her numerous friendships. Her thoughtfulness was felt by all who knew her, whether in conversation, small acts of kindness, or the way she could pick the absolute perfect gift for someone.

She was a devout Catholic, and faithful daughter of the church.   She could often be found at daily Mass. in addition to Sundays, and was particularly fond of Latin Mass. She was always willing to serve others and the church in any way she could.  She would always give an enthusiastic yes when asked to lector at Mass and provided Rosaries to the children receiving their First Holy Communion. Shannon reflected what it means to make Jesus the cornerstone of your life and her vibrant faith will not be forgotten by her fellow parishioners and all that knew her. Words alone could not express the magnitude of who she was.

She is survived by, her loving husband, Daniel Suttles, stepdaughter Kaylie (Bryan) Panko, stepson Kyle Suttles, her parents Sheila (Allen) Soniat and Omer Paul Soniat III, her brother Shane (Julie) Soniat, her sister Shayna (Darren) Hansel, her nephews Christian Jacob Hansel and Caleb Paul Hansel, her nieces Cora Jean Hansel and Caroline Rose Hansel, her grandmother Alma Jean Richardson, her uncles Dana (Kim) Cole, Jim Cole, Brian Soniat, her Aunt Rebecca Holmes and numerous cousins.

She is preceded in death by her beloved grandfather Myron Allen, her grandmother Helen "Pat" Soniat, her grandfather Omer Paul Soniat II, her uncles Robert Soniat and Barry Soniat.

A visitation for Friends and Family will be held 5-7 PM Thursday, September 23, at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Friday, September 24th, at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 312 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio, celebrated by Rev. Andrew Cordonnier. The Rosary will be prayed immediately prior to Mass beginning at 10:15 AM. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 pm at her final resting place, Rose Hill Cemetery, 171 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio