Shannon Smith Skidmore, 74, of Jones Creek departed this life on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard.  Born October 30, 1951 in Harlan County, she had lived here most of her life.  Shannon retired as the produce manager at Save-a-Lot in Evarts.  She was a member of the Turner Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and sitting on her front porch.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Annette Middleton Smith and George Thomas Smith; a granddaughter, Caytlon Chade Skidmore; two sisters, Rita and Lisa; three brothers, Gillis, Garson and Andy; her maternal grandparents, "Daddy Jim" Middleton and "Cindy Mommy" Thomas Middleton; her paternal grandparents, Inez White Smith and Willie B. Smith; and her mother-in-law, Edna Skidmore.

Shannon is survived by her husband of over 57 years, Lloyd Skidmore, Jones Creek; a daughter, Annette Pendergrass and husband, Kevin, Highsplint; a son, Keith Skidmore and wife, Barbara, West Virginia; two sisters, Melanie Wynn and husband, Denver, Shorttown; Tammy Smith Mills, Jones Creek; and a brother, Joshua Smith and wife, Vonnell, Jones Creek.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, Calli Skidmore of Verda; Morgan Victoria (Dalton) of Highsplint; Marissa Lee of Evarts; Abigail Brock (Brody) of Evarts; Kevin Pendergrass II (Kierstyn) of Highsplint; Samantha Skidmore (Connor Collins) of West Virginia; two great-grandchildren, Tommy Brock and Willow Maitland; her best friend that was like a sister to her, Sally Howard, and her family; an aunt, Bonnie Turner; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Shannon's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Harlan Health and Rehab for the loving care they gave her.

All services will be private.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Shannon Smith Skidmore.