Jessie Vivian Shook Obituary
The family of Jessie Vivian Shook of Hickory, North Carolina announces her passing on September 5, 2026. Jessie, born on September 9, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jessie Vivian Shook or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Jolly and Veter Pope Jolly; her husband James Robert Shook; her siblings, Ed Jolly, Jerome Jolly, Tom Jolly, Lena Jolly Taylor, Elma Jolly Fox and Mary Lou Jolly Earp; her daughter Patricia Shook; and her grandson Ricky Brandon Minton.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Jolly (Glenda), Brenda Craig (Butch), Timothy Shook (Diane), Dorothy Minton (Ricky) and Paul Shook (Tami); and her sisters, Ruby Jolly Herman and Linda Jolly Gandy. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at the Catawba Funeral Home (3060 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602). A graveside service was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Catawba Memorial Park.
