Ruby Virginia Shackleford

Ruby Virginia Paschall Shackleford, 95, died Friday, March 27, 2009 at her home.
Mrs. Shackleford a native of Wilson County lived in Wilson County, on Contentnea Creek for the past 60 years.
She was a graduate of Greensboro Women's College and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Mrs. Shackleford taught for over 60 years including Saratoga, Black Creek, Atlantic Christian College, and Wilson Technical Community College.
Mrs. Shackleford was awarded "The Order of the Long Leaf Pine" in 2000. She authored seven books of poetry, numerous articles and poems and was an accomplished artist whose work has been exhibited throughout Wilson County. She mentored many young aspiring writers and artists throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Mrs. Shackleford was a member of numerous honorary and educational organizations, including the NC Poetry Society and The Order of the Eastern Star. She was a long time member of the Black Creek United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and participated in numerous church committees throughout her life.
Mrs. Shackleford was the wife of the late Richard W. Shackleford, and daughter of the late Joshua, and Sallie Paschall, and stepdaughter of the late W.C. Hollowell. She was one of seven children and is survived by numerous nieces, and nephews as well as longtime employee and companion, Naman Horne.
Visitation 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2009 followed by 3:00 p.m. funeral at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral chapel with Rev. Rani Woodrow officiating. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to The Ragan Writing Center at Barton College or the Black Creek United Methodist Church 200 Church Street, Black Creek 27813.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thomasyelverton.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen Memorial Park 2704 Nash Street North Wilson, NC 27896.