Shannon Lyn Lutz, 39, of Kutztown, lost her four-year battle against breast cancer Oct. 31, 2019. She was the wife of Jesse Lutz.

She graduated from Emmaus High School in 1998, then worked at a daycare center and through Easter Seals as a capable and compassionate caregiver to individuals with disabilities. She graduated cum laude from Kutztown University in 2005 with a bachelor of science degree in education, with an emphasis on special education.

She was a loving and devoted mother to her two children and adored her two pit bull rescues, Macy and JoJo, who were her constant companions.

She was adept at crafts and enjoyed traveling, most notably to the Florida Disney parks.

She had a strong sense of justice and a courageous spirit. She will be dearly missed and remembered by all who knew her for her kindness, generosity, creativity, sweet sense of humor and perseverance.

She is survived by her husband; son, Julian; daughter, Evelyn; mother, Zetta Black, of Wescosville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was especially close to her godparents, Aunt Patti and Uncle John Kiefer, of Freeville, N.Y. She was predeceased by grandparents, Jim and Jean Black.

In keeping with her caring and giving nature, her body has been donated to medical science in the hopes that a cure may one day be found for the insidious form of young-onset breast cancer, which took her life. A private celebration of her life is planned for the family.