Mary P. Shinn

Mary P. Shinn, 88, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, in Laredo, Texas surrounded by the loving comfort of her immediate family. 

As a kindergarten teacher, Mary took pride in the numerous lives she touched, but her greatest joy was always her grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Shinn is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Shinn; sons, Richard and Gerald Lee Shinn; parents, Milus Little and Agustina Diaz; sister, Barbara Garza.

She is survived by her children, Edward Shinn, David (Melissa)Shinn, Veronica (Mike) Connor, and Philip (Carrie) Shinn; grandchildren, Philip Michael, Patrick, Matthew and Thomas Connor, Amanda, Meagan, and Richard Shinn, Megan and Craig Blankenburg; great-grandchildren Lillie and Dani Rae Blankenburg, Jordan and Colton Leatherwood.  Mrs. Shinn is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A vigil will be recited on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel.  A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 8:45 a.m. from Hillside Funeral Home to St. John Neumann Catholic Church.  Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m.

Interment will follow to the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, David and Richard Shinn; Mike, Philip Michael, Patrick, Matthew and Thomas Connor; and Philip Shinn. 

Honorary Pallbearers will be, Amanda and Meagan Shinn.

Due to the COVID pandemic and everyone’s safety, please continue to wear a mask, and practice social distancing.  You may express your condolences to the family on our website at www.hillsidefuneral.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside funeral Home, 310 Hillside Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041