Michael Wayne Shinn

Our beautiful brother Michael went home to be with our mother and our Lord. He passed peacefully whilst surrounded by his family, many visiting friends, those who loved him from afar but couldn’t be bed side, and an amazing hospital staff that cared for him as if he were one of their own.

Michael found joy in life; he loved his family and shared his smile with the world. His latter years were spent at The Magnolia Community Services Center where he experienced so very many relationships and adventures. His love for LSU and the Saints was a part of what made him who he was. Our brother Michael’s physical challenges, nor his beautiful exceptionalities, did not define him or his love that will live on in our hearts forever.

While this is hard and it hurts, God is with us in our grief. In time we will be better than we are today. And we are happy for our brother knowing that he is with our mother now. 💕 Fly brother; you got those wonderful wings. 🪽 💕🪽

Michael was proceeded in death by parents Ursula Antje Byrd and Francis Eugene Shinn. He leaves behind sisters Kerstin Shinn-Remy (Mariann), Elizabeth Mitchell (Brett), Amber Poole (Bobby), brother Larry Shinn; nieces Kristen Crouell (Jaquan), Bretlynn Mitchell, Aidia Remy, and Gracelyn Poole; nephews Christopher Germany, Ian Byrd, Michael Dion, and Tristen Trussel; great nieces Aria and Evie; and great nephew Jaquan 'Junior.'

In lieu of flowers please feel free to make donations on Michael’s behalf to Magnolia Community Services: https://www.mcs-nola.org/support/.