Ruth Naomi (Shook) Cook Obituary
We announce the death of Ruth Naomi (Shook) Cook of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 94. Ruth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Naomi (Shook) Cook to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jason Heber and Zora Naomi Lanier Shook; her husband Roy Earl Cook Jr.; and her siblings, Mary Gantt, Clyda Fox, Lena Fox, Pearl Watts, Rosa Shook, Frances Langley, Ray Shook, Gwynn Shook, Claude Shook, Carroll Shook and Hugh Shook.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Bowman (David Lowman) of Hickory and Tony Cook (Kerry) of Hickory; her grandchildren, Jessica Petree of Hickory, Stacey Martin (Chris) of Hickory and Travis Cook of Charlotte; and her sister Helen Martin of Hickory. She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren.
