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Barbara Sook Obituary
Portsmouth - Barbara Anne Sook, 64, died December 15, 2014. A native of New Haven, CT, she was predeceased by her parents, D. Craig and Marjorie J. Scott. Barbara is a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She was a retired elementary school teacher in the Portsmouth and Suffolk Schools. She was a member of West End United Methodist Church. Barbara was very devoted to the well-being of her family and friends, as well as the success of her co-workers and students.
Survivors include her husband, Steve C. Sook; two sons, Stephen C. Sook Jr. and Timothy R. Sook and wife Sarah, all of Portsmouth, VA; sister, Susan Bayley and husband David of Deer Isle, ME; brother, David C. Scott and wife Peggy of Hampton, VA; and three grandchildren, Avena Eigner, Megan Sook and Maddox Sook.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 AM in West End UMC by the Rev. Lynda Moore. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. A reception at the residence is open to all immediately following the burial until 9:00 PM. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel is in charge. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Creekside Elementary School Library to purchase books in Barbara's name. Checks made payable to Creekside Elementary School (Suffolk VA Public Schools) can be mailed directly or given to the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
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for Barbara Sook
December 22, 2014
Dear Steve, Stephen, and Tim-
My heart goes out to you all at this time. Barbara was a wonderful lady and will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Please accept my condolences and know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Connie Walker
Wendy, Ken, Ellie & Joshua Stuck
December 20, 2014
Dear Sook family,
We love you all very much.
Ricky and Beth Lesoine
December 20, 2014
Dear Steve and family, We were so sorry to hear about Barbara. She was a really wonderful, warm, caring lady. She always had a sweet word for everyone. I know she'll be sadly missed. Love you all!
Mike Atkins
December 19, 2014
Dear Steve, Stephen and Tim,
I am so sorry hear about your loss. My the joyful memories comfort you during this time.
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John & Stacey Sult
December 19, 2014
Dear Steve and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara was a wonderful woman. She will be missed.
December 19, 2014
Barbara did God's work every day by showing love, caring, and compassion for others and putting their needs before her own. It was a true honor to have known her and she will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Sook family.
Bobby & Joyce
Kim Richardson
December 18, 2014
Barbara will be truly missed. She had a heart of gold. She was a joy to work with at Creekside. My prayers are with the family during this time.
December 18, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. Whenever we hear thunder now we will know Barbara is showing all of heaven how to strike!
Tammy, Mike, and Eric Buzan
T Griffin
December 18, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Larry LeMasters
December 18, 2014
Truly Barbara will leave a sweet memory to everyone at Creekside that she touched with her love, compassion and caring. Prayers for the family at this time of such loss!
Diana Vavrek
December 17, 2014
Her warm heart and contagious smile will be missed. Prayers for her friends and family for peace and to remember all the beautiful moments in her presence.
Barbara A. Sook
Avena Eigner
December 17, 2014
Rusty terwilliger
December 17, 2014
Steve, Stephen and Tim Barbara was a very special lady and will truly be missed. I remember many state bowling trips with your family and she always made me laugh.
Rest in Peace Barbara...Your Nuclear Mopping techinician friend
Lawrence Irvin, Jr
December 17, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Mrs. Sook was a beautiful individual inside and out, the fellas should be proud!!! God Bless
Cheryl Balfour Perry
December 17, 2014
Although my heart aches to hear of the loss of a cherished friend and one dynamic lady. I rejoice knowing that Barbara rests in the loving embrace of Almighty God. I was blessed to call precious "Sookie" ~Friend, like countless others and she in return, had a wonderful lilt in her voice when she called me "Ma". I will recall in the days ahead many special moments we shared. Mt prayers are for God's grace and comfort for her beloved Family and the rest of US whose lives she graced with her presence.
Stephanie Cox (Bass)
December 17, 2014
So sorry to hear, I always loved chatting with Mrs. Sook when I was in high school and when I would see her around town
December 17, 2014
Barbara Sook was truly a great lady! She knew how to open herself to others and how to make everyone feel special. She was generous with her love for my family and I feel honored that she was a part of my life. My children loved you so much, Auntie Baba.
Peggy Scott, sister-in-law
Gary Crawford
December 17, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. A classy lady and a lot of fun to be around. God bless Steve and the boys.
December 17, 2014
To the family of Barbara Sook,
Words can not express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mrs. Sook was one of a kind and supported MANY people. We will definitely miss her and she will forever stay in our minds and hearts We love you Barbara, rest in Paradise!!
Katrina Rountree
On a dare. Many happy times. You will be missed Barbara.
Richard & Deb Shiflett
December 16, 2014
Bus ride
Richard & Deb Shiflett
December 16, 2014
Bus ride to cruise ship
Richard & Deb Shiflett
December 16, 2014
Cruise dinner with Caroline Browning
Richard & Deb Shiflett
December 16, 2014
First Cruise League group photo
Richard & Deb Shiflett
December 16, 2014
Daniel and Rachelle Mogren
December 16, 2014
We are going to miss Mrs. Sook. Our family loves her and Mr. Sook and the boys. We are praying for comfort for the family left here without her sweet presence. She so enjoyed life and every minute with her family.
Michael Dellinger
December 16, 2014
Tim you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
carolyn browning
December 16, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts are with you all.
Joanna Wells
December 16, 2014
Sookie will always be part of our Creekside family. I have heard over and over how her kindness touched those around her. That is a life well lived.
Cindy Rohlfs
December 16, 2014
My condolences to the family. Even though I never knew her, she is still family by marriage. I know she will be missed by all that knew her, and she will be there for them in spirit.
Suzie Favreau
December 16, 2014
Barbara and her sister Sue were friends from North Main Street in Cohasset. My sister Valerie and I spent endless hours at the Scott house playing dolls, searching for salamanders and having endless games of red light. I have wonderful, warm memories of those days. My sister and I were fortunate to reconnect with Barbara and Sue several years ago, and the years we were apart simply fell away. Barbara was a wonderful, warm and loving friend. She always spoke of her family with great love and pride, and I hope that love sustains you in your sorrow over her passing.
Reunion of sisters
Suzanne Favreau
December 16, 2014
Margie Hubbard Bellia
December 16, 2014
I will miss a dear friend. Barbara and I were high school friends in Cohasset, MA. Although we lost touch through the years, we reconnected through Facebook. Her funny stories of her trips to Maine and her brother-in-law's accent always made me laugh! Pictures of her grandchildren were always shared and I could see how much she loved them. May you be comforted by her love and memories.
Mary Caron
December 16, 2014
Barbara was one of the best teachers I ever had the pleasure or working with at Mack Benn Elementary School. We had many good times together. She gave to life all that she could and we are all blessed to have known her. Sookie, you are in God's "school" now - I know you are already teaching the other angels!
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