Shawna Clevenger

Shawna Michel Clevenger, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 44. Survived by her loving mother Patricia (Bauman) Clevenger, dear niece to Joan (James) Shasteen, Jon Bauman, Jim (Cheryl) Clevenger, Betty Durbin, Rose Durbin, Judy Gates, George (Cindy) Clevenger; Loving cousin to Angela Keagy, Karri Forby, Lorri Rothert, Marci Burkey, Mark Shasteen, Hannah Blacketer, David Clevenger, Jonathan Clevenger; Best Friends and Support Heroes, Toni Zvorak, Tara Bausman and Jennifer Reinsch and many more family and friends.

Shawna was preceded in death by Grandparents, Orville & Bea Bauman, George & Mary Clevenger and her uncles, Robert Bauman, Douglas Bauman and Dale Clevenger.

Shawna was born at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, Illinois on July 27, 1975. She graduated from Taylorville High School on June 4, 1993. Education was important to Shawna as she furthered her education and attended McKendree University 1993-1995 and was a member of Kappa Sigma Tau Sorority. University of Illinois at Springfield where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on May 10, 1997. University of Missouri at Kansas City graduated on May 10, 2002 with a Master of Arts Counseling and Guidance. Shawna was a special person who spent her time here on earth helping others and educating herself to be able to do so. Before joining CenterPointe in 2007, as a counselor at the St. Charles outpatient location, she began her career at Crider Center for Mental Health in Wentzville, Missouri. Then worked for several years as a counselor at Mers Goodwill in the downtown St. Louis area. Most recently she worked as the lead therapist at the West County PPHP program and had contact throughout the organization in her training role as a Medicare specialist. She was devoted to client and staff alike.

Shawna was a member of the St. Louis Art Museum and never tired of enjoying time spent appreciating art. Shawna also enjoyed creating her own art whether it be making special wreaths or painting little flowerpots. She enjoyed crafting and would often send special greeting cards for no special reason other than to bring happiness or a smile to others.  Christmas was by far her favorite time of year, likely because of her selfless spirit and joy it brought to others. Being the book worm and historian, she was when it came to travel, she would choose places that could incorporate as much history as possible. Walking and hiking the local parks were one of her favorite things to do or catching the latest Blues or Cardinals game. To know Shawna was to love her, love her laugh and the things she would do to make you laugh. She will be missed by all those who knew her.

The family has requested memorials be made to: Siteman Cancer Center, MSC ; 7425 Forsyth Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63105 or TaTa Sisterhood

TaTa Sisterhood is currently trying to select their first research project to support with funding. We're hoping to help fuel forward a treatment specifically for triple negative tumors. A drug, combination of drugs, a vaccine etc.

Besides this research effort, 100 percent of our donations go to ladies fighting TNBC. We send care packages, meals, gas cards, grocery gift cards. Each lady's needs vary and we try to cater our support appropriately. Some need help with rent, utilities or even dental work before surgery - we've made this happen on occasion and help with bills during stressful times. Others need help moving. Some women need someone to talk to and lean on who has been through TNBC before. We throw luncheons, brunches and happy hours for our local ladies battling TNBC to meet one another and find a sense of community among peers.

The Family would like to invite you to watch the funeral service online May 16, 2020 at 1:00pm by clicking here.