Shannon “Koolaid” Mason

Shannon “Koolaid” Mason, age 44, of Arjay, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle.

Shannon was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished family member. Her family was the center of her world, and the love she shared with those closest to her will forever remain in their hearts. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love that will continue through the generations of her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Jones Shelton; three grandchildren; her nephew, Dallas Hank Honeycutt; her sister, Patricia Cheyenne (Dallas) Honeycutt.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 29 years, Gary Wayne Mason; her children, Tabitha Moore and husband Dustin, Nike (Abby) Mason, Merisha Catron and husband Devin, and Erin Mason (Ryan Hammons). She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Joslynn and Lakelee Carnes, Braleigh Mason, Parker Mason, Jayce Mason, Hudson Mason, Oaklynn Mason, Blakeley Mason, Gunnar, Noah, Wyatt, and Tate Hammons. Also surviving is her sister, Julie Saylor, and husband Jerry. Special family members include Misty Turner, Brandon Carnes, April Mason, Shawn Honeycutt, Priscilla Baker, Dallas Baker, Samuel Johnson, Zoey Johnson, Layla Johnson, and Baylor Johnson.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 16, 2026 at 2 PM at Brooks-Durham funeral home with Rev. James Griffin; Music will be provided by Rick and Mossie Johnson and Justin Griffin; burial will follow in Hickory flat cemetery at Dorton branch; pallbearers will be Devin Catron, Dustin Moore, Ryan Hammons, Nike Mason, Gary Wayne Mason, Travis Howard and Christopher Saylor. 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 15, 2026  at Brooks-Durham Funeral Home from 5 PM until 8 PM. The Brooks-Durham Funeral Home honored to be serving the mason family and asked that you keep them in your prayers.