Trivia

Was the oldest of four siblings.

Was an aspiring author, actress, and singer.

Had three nephews.

She enjoyed cooking, and writing poetry.

Graduated from New Paltz High School at the age of sixteen.

Worked at: Applebee's as a hostess, The Sullivan as a front-desk manager, and at a senior center as a snack preppier before entering the sex industry at age twenty-one.

Shannan left Lace Party Girls in 2009 to freelance off of websites such as: Backpage and Craigslist.

Her music inspiration was Mariah Carey.

Shannan's vocal style was described by her sister Sherre as "very R&B.".

Was taking online college courses in communications at the time of her death. She also made advances in singing by going on auditions in Manhattan, New York.

Was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young age; subsequently living with her aunt or in foster care programs until she was eighteen.

She shared an apartment in Jersey City, New Jersey with her boyfriend until her passing in 2010.

Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania but was raised in Ellenville, New York.

In eighth grade, she played the role of Miss Hannigan in the Ellenville school production of "Annie.".

Had a tattoo of cherries on her left wrist and a tattoo of a scorpion on her upper back.