Obituaries
Home Going Celebration For Doris Marie Shannon Durens
Visitations
Friday June 11,2021 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the chapel of Daniel & Son Funeral Home 401 West 18th Street Bryan Texas 77803
Funeral Services
Saturday, June 12, 2021
11:00 AM
United Full Gospel Baptist Church
1600 West Martin Luther King Jr.
Bryan, TX 77803
Apostle J. C. Ebbs, Pastor
Bishop Maurice Green, Jr., Officiating
Lily Of The Valley COGIC
Bishop Kurt L Thompson, Eulogist
Houston Community Temple COGIC
Prelate, Texas Southeast First Jurisdiction
Houston, Texas
Obituary
Doris Marie Durens ”Ms. Shannon”, 84, passed away on Friday, May
28, 2021 @8:40 am at home peacefully surrounded by family.
On November 30, 1936, Doris was born to Tony and Bessie Gibbs Shannon in
Brazos County.
Doris attained education through Bryan ISD.
In 1952, Doris married Robert H. Durens. They were married for 69
years. To this union five children were born.
Doris accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully at United
Missionary Baptist Church and Assemblage of Praise until the Lord
called her home.
Doris was known as “Ms. Shannon” and “Boss” of Shannon’s Restaurant
where she cooked with love at the family owned business. Doris also had a
love for traveling.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Durens; daughter,
Deborah L. Durens; parents, Tony and Bessie Gibbs Shannon; two brothers,
John L. Shannon and Billy Shannon; one sister, Lemar “Lemon” Shannon;
three grandsons, Pierre Thomas, Mario Durens and Alonzo Durens.
She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Ronald “Workk” Durens and
Tommy Durens (Shonta), both of Bryan, Texas; two daughters, Deana Willis
(Herb) of Houston, Texas and Pamela Durens of Pflugerville, Texas; one
sister, Ruby Mae Jefferson; thirteen grandchildren, Shannon Green (Alan
Sr.), Terrence “Tee” Foley (Ivy), Trenica Foley (Bryan), Floyd Durens
(Norma), Robbie Brown, Michael Brown, Dontay Thomas, Dashanna
West, Terricka Durens, Keziah Durens, KyEsynce Hagan (Kenyida), Keznyc Walton and Deznyc Walton; thirty great-grandchildren, Alan Jr. (GJ),
Aden, Aspen, Korbin, Karmelo, Amariah, TJ, Kyle, Jason, Kourtney,
Kenedie, Aaliyah, Khristopher, Ke”Andria, Alondriah, Daquavion, Piasha,
Dominic, KeAsia, Jacob, Vakeyah, DJ, Kera, Devonte, Daylon, Mason,
Messiah, Kylah, Jazmine and Jazzlynn; and five great-greatgrandchildren, Legend, Prince, Kai, Kylie, Kyrie.
5 Comments
My prayers are with the Duren Family. See you all soon.
Sorry Deana and family for the passing of your beloved mother she was a beautiful hearted person I went to church with here for years and sure did miss her at the restaurant may God continue to bind each of you in her life, love ,joy for everyone .Sincerely Cynthia H
Condolences to the family.A great woman who loved God and people.Will be missed by those who knew her.
Prayers of peace and comfort for Ms Doris’ Family. It was beautiful how the family kept her surrounded in love and care. Ms Doris always made us feel like we were visiting a good friend’s home when we ate at Shannon’s. Of course a home that has a long steady stream of customers arriving for the best soul food and comfort food in the Brazos Valley! Her kindness and tenderness toward Anthony and me, and the whole Reed family, will always be cherished. Hugs and much love to the Durens family from us.
I am from College Station NJ d enjoyed many meals from Shannon’s.