Rosemary Womack Shook, age 62, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Gladys Womack; sister, Shyleen “Charlie” White; brother, Steven Simmons; and a granddaughter, Bristol Storm Shook.

Rosemary is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Lewis Ray Shook; four children, Ski Shook (Amanda), Lori Derflinger (Daniel), Buck Shook (Shannon), and Kati McNabb (John); seven grandchildren; Dana Borum (Fletcher), Lora Biddle (Adam), Cameron Shook, Jaxton Shook, Ashley Satterwhite, Kaleb Satterwhite, and Jordan Satterwhite.  She was the GB to her three great-grandchildren, Palmer Biddle, Anderlen Biddle, and Sadie Borum; three brothers, Gary Simmons (Suki) of El Paso, TX, Tom Simmons (Margaret) of Farmville, and Donnie Simmons (Nan) of Farmville; one sister, Debbie Maxey (Rob) of Buckingham; one brother-in-law, Charles White of Georgia; and a host of nephews, great-nephews, nieces, and great-nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA, P O Box 66, Meherrin, VA 23954.  The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Condolence Messages

  1. Sheila Greer

    31 December 2022 2 years ago

    Sending our sincere condolences as well as many hugs and prayers to get you through this time.

  2. Frieda Whirley

    31 December 2022 2 years ago

    So sorry to hear this. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love you all. Your cousin, Frieda Trammell Whirley

  3. Judy Oliver

    31 December 2022 2 years ago

    My Prayers are with you all

  4. Mark Anthony Fears

    31 December 2022 2 years ago

    Prayers

  5. Patsy Weaver.

    31 December 2022 2 years ago

    Was so sorry to hear about Rosemary’s sudden passing. I worked with her at Social Services. Hearing about her passing was a shock. My prayers are with the family at this time as I know so many of you. May God comfort you at this time as only He can do.

  6. Shannan Simmons

    31 December 2022 2 years ago

    I’m devastated to hear of Rosemary’s passing. May her family and friends find comfort in precious memories to help their hearts mend – as I’m certain that I will. Rosemary was a cherished coworker and friend who always treated me with kindness and generosity. May she rest easy and may God bless her always.

  7. Debra Gregory

    01 January 2023 2 years ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  8. Bart

    01 January 2023 2 years ago

    Lewis, Ski, Lori, Buck, and Kati I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Rosemary. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you all

  9. Teresa H Adams

    01 January 2023 2 years ago

    I have so many good memories of growing up with Rosemary and going home with her to the farm. She put me on my first horse “bareback” and she came back to get me when I fell off. I will never forget her huge hog “Patrick” and I will never forget her Dad getting me out from under the bed with a fly swatter to go on a blind date Rosemary arranged and I chickened out. We had so many fun memories and we got each other through High School. As adults, we ended up camping together and had the opportunity to catch up. I will miss her. Sending my love to Debbie, Donnie, Tom and family. It is very special how close your family has always been.

  10. Sherry Lee

    01 January 2023 2 years ago

    I’m crushed and heartsick to hear of Rosemary’s passing. What a tremendous, remarkable spirit she had! Rosemary was one of those rare bright and sparkling people everyone loved. She was a great friend to me and a brilliant co-worker, too. I feel we’ve lost a bright light. She will be sadly missed in the Earthly realm, and Heaven is now even more rich. May God bless and forever comfort all who loved her and mourn her loss.

  11. Pam and Keith Henshaw

    01 January 2023 2 years ago

    You all are in our thoughts and prayers!

  12. Nilsson family

    01 January 2023 2 years ago

    We are so sorry for your loss. We saw Rosemary in April and she was just as sweet and gracious as she had always been. We send our prayers for Our Lord to comfort you in this very sad time.

  13. Freida Hensley

    01 January 2023 2 years ago

    We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
    Sincerely, Mike & Freida Hensley

  14. Allison

    02 January 2023 2 years ago

    So very sorry Rosemary has passed! She was such a fun friend and great doubles partner to me in tennis in high school! So many fun memories and I always enjoyed catching up with her. I pray she is in our Lord’s hands resting in peace! Prayers for God’s comfort and peace to all the family!

  15. Cheryl Kay

    02 January 2023 2 years ago

    Sending thoughts and prayers to Rosemary’s family. May the special memories fill the emptiness in your hearts.

  16. Louise Yeatts

    02 January 2023 2 years ago

    Lewis Ray, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your dearly beloved Rosemary. What a shock to all of us.
    May God give you the Comfort that only He can give at a time like this. Many prayers for you and the family..
    Sending Lots of Love to you & family my cousin…

  17. Elsa Trammell Yohn

    02 January 2023 2 years ago

    I’m so sorry for the sudden death of your wife, mother and grandmother. May God comfort you and grant you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  18. Walter Reamer Jr

    02 January 2023 2 years ago

    So sorry for your loss prayers for your family

  19. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church

    02 January 2023 2 years ago

    We are sad to hear of Rosemary’s passing. She was so good to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and loved by all of us in our church for years. We pray for all of the family and our thoughts are with each of you.

    With sympathy,

    Your Friends at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church

  20. Sue Papandrea

    03 January 2023 2 years ago

    Sending thoughts and prayers to Rosemary’s family
    I’m so saddened and heart broken over our loss

  21. Sue Papandrea

    03 January 2023 2 years ago

    Sending prayers to Rosemary’s family
    Rosemary was a special person and a very good friend
    She will never be forgotten ♥️

  22. Anne Calhoun

    03 January 2023 2 years ago

    I am so very sorry to hear of Rosemary’s passing. I am still trying to comprehend it as she was the last person in the extended family that I thought would go first. For those of you in the Womack/Simmons family who know me I’d like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with you. For those in the Shook family, I grew up in the same neighborhood as Rosemary and her siblings and our families were close. I am so sorry for your loss.

  23. Janice Huddleston

    03 January 2023 2 years ago

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Rosemary was a great classmate and I know your family will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  24. Maria Knight

    06 January 2023 2 years ago

    So sorry to hear this and hugs and prayers to the family!

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