Life Epitome

Shawna Marie Stephens was born in Roseville, California on March 10, 1984 to John Stephens III and Sharon Cheek. Later Sharon and her family moved to Dayton, OH, where they stayed for a while then they relocated to Houston, TX where they lived for a while. Sharon married and the family relocated again to North Carolina. Shawna returned to Houston, TX where she was taken in by Constance Collett.

She continued her education at the High School for Law and Justice and later attended Westside High School in Houston Independent School District. After she completed her high school education, she then attended Texas Southern University and University of Houston Downtown where completed her studies in Criminal Justice.

As it pertains to her career, she worked in her chosen profession as a Paralegal. She worked for a few smaller firms, she completed her studies and attained her degree in Criminal Justice. She accepted a position with the law firm of Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos (AZA Law). Shawna loved her job and the profession she chose to practice.

Quinton and Shawna were together for 12 years and not a day has passed with them not being in communication with one another. They loved each other and they loved their family. Quinton and Shawna had three beautiful and talented children: Seviyon Jamarcus, who was born February 17, 2003, Carson Bradley who was born October 31, 2009, and Callie Alexandria who was born March 22, 2012.

Shawna Marie Jackson transitioned into her eternal rest on January 13, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Sharon Cheek, her (paternal) grandmother in law Ola Mae Jackson and her beloved son, Seviyon Farley.

Shawna leaves in God's Care

her loving husband, Quinton Jackson;

her Son Carson Bradley and Daughter Callie Alexandria:

her Father John Stephens III (Cynthia);

her maternal Grandmother Shirley Stroud Cheek;

her two Grandmother in Laws Doris Robinson and Marion Hamilton;

her paternal Father and Mother in Laws Gary (Iris) Robinson and Ronald (Barbara) Hamilton;

her brother/sister in law Christopher Jackson and Sharia Robinson

her godmother Nancy (Chuck) Farley;

her Brothers Justin ( Nicole ) Cheek, John IV and Ky Joseph;

her paternal Aunts Diane Foster, Reatha Stevens, Joyce Easton and Uncle William Stevens (all of Anniston, AL);

along with a host of cousins, other family and friends.