Katheryn Shook

Katheryn Shook
Katheryn Shook

Katheryn Luella Shook

Katheryn Luella Shook, 93, of Decatur, died June 23, 2021, in Siloam Springs.

She was born on Dec. 20, 1927, in Decatur, to Flay Miller and Emma Trook Miller. She graduated from Decatur High School and then the University of Arkansas, where she earned her bachelor's degree in education. She worked as a school teacher for 38 years, serving in Sulphur Springs, Gravette and Decatur. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Gordon "Leo" Shook; sister, Lila Addington; and her parents.

She is survived by two sons, Johnny Shook of Decatur, and Ed Shook of Decatur; two daughters, Katheryn Moore of Hillsboro, Texas, and Verla Martinec and husband Bob of Decatur; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, June 27, at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, with Pastor Terry Horton officiating. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.