Obituary of Ruth Shook

Mrs. Mildred Ruth Shook, age 79 of Vilas, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She died at home surrounded by her family. Ruth was born June 5, 1939 in Watauga County. She was the daughter of the late Robert Arnie Hicks and Pearl Harmon Hicks. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Don and Carson Hicks and her beloved sister, Maxie Hicks Ward Brown. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dwight L. Shook, their three children, Ronnie Shook and wife Teresa, Brenda Shook, and Mary Ann Shook Parris and husband Tracy. She is also survived by her brothers, Claude Harmon, Lewis Hicks and wife Mickey, and Virgil Hicks and wife Deloris. Her sisters Cora Jane Shore and Cathy Bolick, as well as five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Ruth loved nothing more than her family, including those who were not only bound by blood, but by love. She was an excellent cook who enjoyed preparing a meal for large gatherings. Ruth enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, fishing, craft making, baking, trying new recipes and reading. She said many times that she knew her job in heaven would be rocking babies. Our hearts and minds are at peace knowing she is there doing just that. Services will be private. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Shook family.