Shannon Cerise Lawson Fuller, 57, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 2:21 p.m.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer “Slick” Lawson and Kirby Mooney Lawson.
Shannon is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Joe “Dixie” Fuller, brother, Scott Lawson of Dallas, wicked stepmother, Susan Bedford of Spokane, Cindy Fuller Thomas (Butch), Paul Fuller (Elizabeth), Dr. David Fuller, and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Shannon was born in Nashville and moved to Chattanooga with Dixie in 1997. She quickly became the vital face of Zarzour’s Cafe, which has been continually operated by Dixie’s family since 1918.
Despite our longing to know, we cannot know what death brings. Yet, we can choose to believe, and to remember those who have died. Of Shannon, remember:
She was genuine. She was kind. She was tough. She was tender-hearted. She was true. She made friendships across age, circumstance, color, and station. She was loving. She is loved and will be missed. Love is inexhaustible.
A Celebration of Shannon’s life will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle, Chattanooga, 37415.
Shannon requested donations to be made in her honor to the Humane Educational Society or Hospice of Chattanooga.