Shawna C. Stocks – Monessen
Obituaries
September 17, 2024

Shawna C. Stocks – Monessen

Shawna C. Stocks, 49, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born July 17, 1975, in Maryland, she is the daughter of Barbara Scrivens of Monessen. After her graduation from high school, she attended college and earned her degree as a registered nurse. Shawna enjoyed watching and creating Tik-Tok videos in her free time and spending time outside gardening. Shawna is survived by two sons, Demetrious Stocks of Natrona Heights and Teymon Stocks of Pittsburgh; four daughters, Renisha and Shauna Stocks of Monessen, Diamond Stocks of Roscoe and Lacresha Allen of Pittsburgh; one brother, Justin Smith of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Robin Mabery of New Kensington and Danyne Dudley of Natrona Heights; six grandchildren, Demetrious Stocks Jr., Teymon Stocks Jr., Samara Stocks, Dai-Zhanique Sidney, Kora and Afeef Stocks; and expecting the birth of her seventh, Idani Barbero; and her godchildren, Karlee and Scotty. She was preceded in death by her brother, Devon (Debo) Stocks. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St, Monongahela, 724-2586767 was in charge of Shawna’s arrangements. Online condolences can be given at marshallmarrafuneralhome. com.

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