Joann Shanks Mason

Joann Shanks Mason, born May 20, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away on October 26, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Her life was rooted in the city where she was born, and she will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who carry her memory forward.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mattie Shanks, whose memory remained part of the foundation of her life.

Joann’s legacy lives on in her family. She is survived by her son, Ricky Shanks, and his wife, Valerie, and by her sister, Dorothy Stiles. In their love for her, and in the bonds they shared across the years, her life continues to be honored and remembered with deep affection. May her memory bring comfort to those who mourn her and peace to all who hold her close in heart.

A viewing will be held on October 30, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Funeral Home, 314-A Laney Walker Blvd Ext., Augusta, GA 30901.