Vanilla Shavers was born in Savannah, GA on January 05,1961 to late Paul J. King and Daisy Shavers.
She attended the public school of Chatham County and was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class
of 1979. She continued to advance her education by enrolling into Draughon’s Practical Business
College, which is now known as South College. After college, she eventually become employed with
SunTrust Bank (Downtown Location), and later with Discount Check Casher until her demise.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, she entered eternal rest surrounded by love ones. She was a loving
daughter, sister, aunt and cousin. She left a smile on everyone face she met. Her life was a living
testimonial of God’s will.
Vanilla is preceded in death by her father, Paul J. King, her sister, Deloris Shavers and her brother, Lige
Shavers.
She leaves to mourn her loving mother, Daisy Shavers; three sisters, Lenora S. Baggs (William), Tabetha
Shavers and Demetrie S. Spells (Bobby).Two brothers, Stanley Shavers(Carrie) of Atlanta, GA and Dale
Shavers(Michelle) of Atlanta, GA .Two uncles Clifford King(Chris) of Savannah and Terry King of Illinois.
Bonus Sister, Aisha Leeks; A spiritual mother, Hattie Grant-Scott ; one godson, James Bisard ; A special
friend, Mrs. Nita Cramer; A special cousin-sister, Lana Parker of Augusta, GA ;and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends . Funeral service will be held 1pm Saturday March 6, 2021 at Bonaventure Funeral Home. Interment Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery