Shannon Pettyjohn

Shannon Pettyjohn, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bonicha “Tootie” Counts Dellinger and Douglas Franklin Dellinger.

Shannon was born in Stuttgart, Germany and raised, most of her life, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend who loved her family deeply and treasured time spent together.

She is survived by her daughter, Piper Pettyjohn; her brother, Jacob Counts (Elizabeth) of Lynchburg; her nieces, Maddy Counts and Chloe Counts; and her former husband, Walker Pettyjohn. She is also survived by her uncles, Peewee Dellinger (Mary Joe) and Ed Dellinger (Mary); her aunt, Carolyn Coch; her cousins, Cameron Dellinger (fiancé: Katie) and Toni Nolf; Page Pettyjohn (Piper's Aunt), Clu Pettyjohn (Piper's Uncle), and extended family in Oklahoma, including cousins Chuck, Chad, Clint, and Carla.

The family will hold a private memorial gathering.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.