Shannan Marie Sclafani Edwards

“God called His angel on Earth back to Heaven.” Shannan Marie Sclafani Edwards passed away peacefully at her home in North Augusta, SC, on October 8, 2025, following complications from pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by love from her children, Alysse and Ian Edwards, and her soulmate, best friend, and love of her life, Pete Boyzuick and Alysse’s soulmate Rob Palmarozza. After receiving the sacrament of last rites, a powerful clap of thunder shook the house, which was a sign to all that God was ready to welcome his angel home. Born on February 9, 1964, in New Orleans, LA, Shannan was the beloved daughter of Vincent and Dot Sclafani. She graduated from Our Lady of Prompt Succor and the Academy of Holy Angels, later earning her degree in education from Louisiana State University and a master’s in special education from Georgia Tech. Shannan dedicated her life to teaching, with a special focus on students with special needs. Her career spanned New Orleans, Atlanta, and North Augusta, where she touched countless lives. She concluded her professional journey by supporting adult education in North Augusta, helping many achieve their dream of earning high school diplomas or GEDs. Shannan was truly an angel among us. She was selfless, compassionate, and deeply loved by all who knew her. She gave freely of herself, always ready to help anyone in need, no matter the circumstance. She was joyful, adventurous, and always up for a challenge, which were the qualities that made her presence a gift to everyone around her. She is survived by her children, Alysse and Ian Edwards; her soulmate, Pete Boyzuick; her mother, Dot Sclafani; her brother, Vince Sclafani; father of her children, Rick Edwards, who she greatly appreciated and a large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and dear friends. In accordance with Shannan’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at her home, where friends and family will gather to honor the beautiful, though brief, time we were blessed to share with God’s angel. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that Shannan’s light continues to shine in the lives she touched. Her love, laughter, and unwavering kindness will live on in our memories, reminding us that angels walk among us and that she has simply gone home.

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Shannan Marie Sclafani Edwards

February 9, 1964 - October 8, 2025