Joanne M. Shook

Joanne M. Shook, 67, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Moore, South Carolina. Born December 25, 1952 in Hudson, NY, she is the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Doolittle) Hoffman.

Joanne worked in the Human Resources Department at Hudson City Savings Institution for many years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Family was her top priority, and everyone who came into her life became part of her family. She was the consummate caregiver and peace maker. Joanne loved her grandchildren, and especially enjoyed knitting and crocheting blankets for them. She was also a very generous supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Joanne is survived by her husband Lyle J. Shook Jr., her sons Dwayne, Michael, Brian, and Mathew Shook, eleven grandchildren, one great granddaughter, her brother John Hoffman, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joanne was predeceased by her son Lyle J. Shook III.

Funeral services at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home will be Wednesday September 16th, at 10:00am. Visitation hours will be Tuesday September 15th from 5-7pm. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Joanne may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.