Shannan Marie

Mills

Shannan Marie Mills, 40, of Lynchburg, VA, was born on November 4, 1985, to the late Francine Doubt and Darryl Tucker, and gained her wings peacefully on September 19, 2026.

Shannan, also known as “Cocoa”, attended and graduated from Heritage High School and CVCC, where she earned her associate’s degree in business communication. She worked at Kroger for 2 years and at J. Crew for 18 years.

Cocoa was a devoted and dedicated mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, auntie, and friend. She was loved by many, a hustler at heart, provider, and protector. She was the queen of the party all the time, a fashion guru, a zero-tolerance-for-foolishness, outspoken woman. Shannon loved spending time with her family and going on trips, whether it was going to the beach or on a cruise; she loved every moment. She loved her kids and all kids; she loved to laugh, to smile, and to just enjoy life. Some of her favorite things were the Dallas Cowboys, sunflowers, the colors teal and purple, crafting, painting, cooking, and baking.

Shannan is reunited with her mother, Francine Doubt; father, Darryl Tucker; brother, Brian Doubt-Wynn; niece, Taraji Brown; as well as grandparents and other family members.

She leaves to cherish and carry her loving memories her children, Jasun Garland, Arianna Mills, and Jordyn Mills; her siblings, Charlene Brown, Brandon Doubt-Wynn, Darryl Doubt, Joseph Doubt; step-mom, Sharon Tucker; bonus sister, Monique Doubt; aunts, Maxine Doubt, Mary Calloway-Jones, and Valerie Hodges; uncles, Dennis Calloway, James Calloway, and Steve Calloway; nieces, Briella, Dynasia (Dyzere, Amari, and Jayceon), Taliyah (Dre-Shawn), and Gracie; nephews, Brian, Jr., T’Quan, Demetri, Da’Monte, and Leon; cousins, Tranika (Tajuan, Sr. and Tajuan, Jr.), Katrinna (Ayonna, Taetae, and Ki’marion); besties, Tasha Reeves and Tyease Terrell; a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

The Doubt-Mills Family extends its gratitude to everyone for the love, support, and prayers shown to them during this difficult time. If anyone would like to send flowers or donate, please feel free to reach out to Davis-Turner. Thank you and God Bless.

A memorial celebration will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. 

Service of comfort entrusted to Davis-Turner Funeral Service.