It was with her ever present and unforgettable smile that Shauna Carleen Burks entered heaven and ran to be greeted and hugged by her father, Bill Burks, and best friend Adam, who preceded her in death. As lifelong resident of Hampton, VA, Shauna had a spirited love for the Phoebus Phantoms and served as both swim team manager, and office assistant for many years, where her marvelous presence resonates to this day. Her soul expressed generosity and love in innumerable ways. Her radiating positivity at her doctors appointments served as a reminder to those around her that though her ailments were many, her spirit was always in fantastic health, as she never lamented her illnesses. She served as a light and beacon of selflessness to us all by teaching through example, emphasizing the necessity of compassion in this short time we spend in this life. Shauna's life will continue to impact others, as she chose to give the gift of life through organ donation. She smiled constantly, and her smile was especially brilliant when she was doing the things that she loved, which include listening to Nickelback, watching the Carolina Panthers play football, and going through photos of her close friends and family. She especially loved her two good friends Byron and Adam and frequently talked about how much they mean to her. She is survived by her mother Cindy of Hampton, her sister Nia of Richmond, and her two cats Lennie and Little Baby. Cindy's journey with Shauna throughout her life should be noted, and though Shauna's life was marked by struggle, their support of one another in the face of it is unparalleled. The lyrics "I will hold you til the hurt is gone", from of one of Shauna's favorite Nickelback songs only begin to describe their relationship. Throughout her life, Shauna had an unwavering love of cats and served as a committed caretaker for many. She held a special place in her heart for homeless, injured, and otherwise uncared for cats in the local area. She cared for stray's and adopted her pet cats from shelters. We aim to celebrate, honor, and commemorate Shauna's unexampled kindness by serving as a resounding voice for that love and ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to The Cat Corner, a non-profit no kill shelter for cats in Hampton, Va. Please visit http://www.thecatcornerinc.com to donate in her memory. Alternatively, care items for cats may be brought to her Celebration of Life Service and will be delivered to The Cat Corner by the family. Her Celebration of Life service will begin promptly at 6pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton.