Obituary of Jeanne Lois Shah

Jeanne Lois Shewbrooks Shah, 82, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2019 in Rochester, NY.

She was born in Peabody, Massachusetts and was a long time resident of Seneca Falls, NY where she was a graduate of Mynderse Academy in 1954.  She attended Auburn Memorial Hospital and received her RN in nursing in 1957.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Edna Harms and John Shewbrooks and sister, Elizabeth Shewbrooks Kroen.

Surviving her are brother, Ernest James Shewbrooks (Alice), her children Mark (Tracy) Shah, Meera (John) Suhr, and Anil Shah.  She is also survived by 12 grandchildren (Allison, Ashley, Ryan, Naomi, Alex, Ethan, Macy, Garret, Mathew, Karly, Emily and Corey).  Also many nieces and nephews.

She was a 40 year resident of Seneca Falls, NY, where she raised her family before moving to Burnsville, NC, to be close to her beloved sister, Betty.  She then spent her remaining years residing in Brockport, NY to be closer to her family.

She was an avid volunteer within her church and throughout her community in Seneca Falls and Burnsville, NC.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Brighton Manor and Rochester Hospice Lifetime Care for their compassionate and loving care during her stay.

Memorial gifts may be made to Lifetime Care Hospice. 

Private Services to be held and a family celebration of her life at a later date.