Shannon Leigh (Sanders) Bowman

Graveside services for Shannon Leigh (Sanders) Bowman, 60, of Collinsville, OK, were held Monday, October 28, 2024, at Hillside Mission Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Dan Schnell officiated. Casket bearers were Kyle Bowman, Thomas Lee Sanders, Mike Young, Marion Watkins, Alex “Axel” Sanders, and Rick Sanders.

Shannon was born August 1, 1964, in Tulsa, OK, to Thomas Lee Sanders and Ernestine (Salsman) Sanders. She passed away October 21, 2024, in Tulsa, OK.

Shannon worked for many years as a bank teller and was also involved in the Collinsville Schools system. During her time at Owasso, Shannon played the flute in the band and was also first chair. She event went to Ireland and her mother came along to “baby sit”. She enjoyed riding horses and was a member of the of the AHQA (American Quarter Horse Association). She also competed in the Western Pleasure and English riding events for the AQHA shows. Shannon was also a member of the Rogers County Youth Rodeo Club and won the All-Around Champion Title.

She is survived by her husband, Mike A. Young; daughter, Christina L. Bowman; son, Kyle R. Bowman; step-daughters, Aerial Garrett, Andrea Young, and Alyssia Young; grandchildren, Richard R. Sanders, Melody Garrett, Aydrean Garrett, and Journey Lira; parents, Thomas and Ernestine Sanders; siblings, Thomas L Sanders, II, and wife, Monica, and William A. Sanders and wife, Tina; nieces, Raegan Sanders, and Landre Sanders; and many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonsperry.com.