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Funeral details for Bishop Auckland aunty Shannon Hauxwell
Shannon Hauxwell, 32, of Bishop Auckland died on New Year’s Eve after being diagnosed with an aggressive mouth cancer nearly a year ago.
The care worker was said to light up the room with her wicked sense of humour and kind spirit.
She worked as a supervisor at The Manor House care home, in Barnard Castle, and tributes have poured in on social media since her passing.
Her funeral will take place on Friday, January 16, at 1.30pm at St Anne’s Church of England Church, in Bishop Auckland Market Place (DL14 7NJ).
The funeral will be followed by a service at Wear Valley Crematorium, in Coundon (DL14 8PE).
The family has requested family flowers only, with donations to St Cuthbert’s Hospice welcomed.
To maintain Shannon’s wishes, family and friends are being asked to follow a dress code she requested: “all black like my soul”, with no colour.
After the services, family and friends are invited to celebrate Shannon’s life at Tindale Crescent Working Men’s Club, in Bishop Auckland (DL14 9SS).
Following Shannon’s death her sister-in-law and best friend, Chelsea Hauxwell, paid tribute.
She said: “You could never be morbid or down anywhere near her. She would always make jokes and she had an infectious smile. I’m glad she never lost her sense of humour.”
As well as her sense of humour, Chelsea said Shannon’s close relationship with her family is what kept her going through difficult times.
She was incredibly close to parents, Jean and ‘Big’ Paul, and her brother Paul. The 32-year-old adored her niece and nephew, Lousha and ‘Little’ Paul treating them as her own.
Shannon’s warmth extended beyond her family to her work at The Manor House care home. Her family said the care worker devoted her days to helping others.
The family said everyone who knew and loved Shannon is welcome to attend the service.
The funeral details say: “Please join us to remember her, share your memories and celebrate her beautiful life.”
