Vilma Glee Shook, 78, of Lumberton, went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 26, 2007 at Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Home after an illness.
She was born in Stanton, Texas on January 14, 1929 to J.V. and Addie Beatrice Bush. Vilma retired from the city of Beaumont on January 24, 1992 after twenty-five years of dedicated service. She was a member of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church and a member of the choir.
Her husband of thirty-three years, Thornton Emmett Shook preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Darla Morrison and husband Randy of Beaumont and Sharon Rienstra and her husband Richard of Lumberton; her son, Kyle Emmett Shook and his wife Marlot of The Woodlands; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Broussard's Chapel, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with Dr. Raymond McHenry of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, 6220 Westgate Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.
