Savannah Rae Shorey

Savannah Rae Shorey, 26, of Blacksburg, born December 6, 1999, passed away on March 15, 2026 at 10:24 a.m. after a courageous battle with cancer.

Savannah was a courageous and outspoken woman who was never afraid to speak her mind. She was a loving and beautiful soul, artistic by nature, with a deep appreciation for shopping, her career, and every new adventure that came her way. Above all, she was an amazing wife, daughter, and sister. Her greatest passion was her two beloved cats, Bruno and Oreo. Those who knew her will always remember her sweet smile, passionate spirit, and positive personality that touched so many lives. She was an inspiration to all, known best for her incredible strength and determination through every challenge she faced.

Savannah is preceded in death by her grandfather, James Quesenberry, and great-grandparents, JC and Faye Quesenberry and Kerry and Gracie Gibson. She leaves behind her loving husband, Shawn Shorey of Blacksburg; parents, Selena Quesenberry and John Mangels of Marion, and Raymond Cox and Vickie Criner of Rocky Mount; brother, Justin Cox of Christiansburg; sisters, Lauren Cox of Narrows, Lanashia Ratliff of Christiansburg, and Adrianna Mangels of Christiansburg; father-in-law, Charles Shorey of Mount Airy, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Sabina Shorey of Moreno Valley, California, and Meagan Kidder of Crestview, Florida; grandmother, Frances Quesenberry of Willis; and many special aunts and uncles.