Ruth Naomi (Shook) Cook

Ruth Naomi Shook Cook, 94 of Hickory passed away, Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke.

Born in Catawba County on September 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Jason Heber and Zora Naomi Lanier Shook.

Ruth was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church and employed at Highland Cleaners.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Roy Earl Cook Jr.; her sisters Mary Gantt, Clyda Fox, Lena Fox, Pearl Watts, Rosa Shook and Frances Langley; and her brothers Ray Shook, Gwynn Shook, Claude Shook, Carroll Shook and Hugh Shook.

She is survived by her daughter Susan Bowman (David Lowman) of Hickory; her son Tony Cook and wife Kerry of Hickory; granddaughters Jessica Petree of Hickory, Stacey Martin and husband Chris of Hickory; grandson Travis Cook of Charlotte; 4 great grandchildren and her sister Helen Martin of Hickory.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Stephens Lutheran Church with Reverend David Ziehr officiating.

Burial will follow in church cemetery.

Memorial gifts may deto St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 2304 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28602.