Phyllis Shook

Phyllis S. Shook VIRGINIA BEACH - Phyllis S. "Shu" Shook passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2011. The daughter of Charles and Alice Struse, Shu was born April 23, 1925 and grew up outside Philadelphia in Roxborough, Pa. She graduated from Roxborough High School in 1943 and went on to attend The College of William and Mary where she met her future husband of 56 years, the late Henry Aden Shook. Shu graduated in 1948. Shu was active over the years in many volunteer organizations and was a generous supporter of the arts. She was a member of the Princess Anne Country Club and the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. Shu loved music and singing and was an avid tennis player. She also had a great love of travel which took her and Henry to many parts of the world. Together they also enjoyed many winters at Johns' Island in Vero Beach, Fla. Shu is survived by her daughter, Amy Shook-Perez and son-in-law Simon Perez; a son, Marc Shook and daughter-in-law Cynthia; and two grandchildren, Lindsay C. Shook and M. Aden Shook Jr. The family would like to express its deepest appreciation to their mother's caregivers and the entire staff of the The Memory Center for their compassionate support and quality of life provided to Shu. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach, 36th Street and Pacific Avenue. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to William and Mary Athletics - Tribe Club, Women's Tennis, P.O. Box 399, Williamsburg, VA 23187. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.hdoliver.com.