Shirley Ann Shook (Bolivar)

July 31, 1938 - February 6, 2022

Shirley Ann Hutchins Shook was born on July 31, 1938 to Jesse “Chinkey” and Mae Fisher Hutchins in Fair Play, Missouri. She was saved at a young age and baptized into the First Baptist Church in the 50’s with her mom and dad. In high School she met the love of her life, William (Bill) Shook. They were married July 4, 1959 in the home of her parents. Father of the groom’s dad, Brooks Shook married them. They spent 60 years together. To this union two children were born. Paula Lynn (Shook) Evans and Darin Brooks Shook. Through the years they were active at the Fair Play First Baptist Church. Shirley loved and was creative in making flower arrangements and working outside with real flowers. Shirley is survived by her children, Paula Evans and husband Bobby and Darin Shook and his wife Christi; grandchildren, Brandon Evans and wife Laurie, Justin Evans and wife Christina, Anna Evans and fiancé Dakota Baugher; great-grandchildren, Austin, Breanne, and Caleb Evans, Aurora, Stella, and Sophia Shook; a sister, Wanda Kirby of Kansas City, KS; her brother-in-law, Joe Shook and his wife Dora of Mulvane, KS; her sister-in-law, Jenny Shook of Bolivar, MO; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many caring friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and beloved husband, Bill. Services for Shirley will on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. Visitation will be held at 1 P.M. on Friday until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Akard Cemetery in Fair Play. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shirley Ann Shook please visit our Sympathy Store.