Shook

Shirley A. Shook, 89, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fla.

She was born April 28, 1935, in Clay Township, the daughter of the late George Shanor and Violet (Thompson) Deal.

Shirley attended First Baptist Church, where she was known for singing her beautiful solos. She had a career in retail, working at Zales and in the jewelry department of JCPenney. She was also a member of the Sweet Adelines Greater Harmony Chapter, where she performed in one of their quartets, sharing her love for music with others.

Surviving are her children, Connie L. (Stan) Pakutz of Butler, Robert W. Shook of Roanoke, Va., and Suzanne E. Shook of Butler; grandchildren, Jessie Fitzgerald, Kerri Bryer, Brian Pakutz and Brian Shook; eight great-grandchildren; a half sister; four sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Robert Shook, who passed away Feb. 6, 2016. She also was preceded by three sisters; and six brothers.

SHOOK — Family and friends of Shirley A. Shook, who died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., Butler, with Pastor Dave Maitland officiating.

Private burial will be in West Sunbury Union Cemetery.

For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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