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Betty Joe ShakePassing: April 7, 2015

Service:

Memorial Service

Memorial Service

To be Announced

Visitation:

To be Announced

To be Announced

Cemetery:

Walnut Hill Cemetery

To be Announced

CORYDON – Betty Joe Shake, 72, passed away at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Harrison County Hospital.

 Born August 1, 1942, in Greene County, she was the daughter Paul and Lucille Cooksey.  She married Reverend Jack D. Shake January 2, 1982.

She graduated from Midland High School in 1960 and received her nursing degree from Ivy Tech.  Betty was an administrative assistant and nurse.  She was a member of  New Middletown United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Southwest Indiana Emmaus.

Surviving:     husband, Rev. Jack D. Shake, Corydon
                           son, Lynn Paul Ratcliffe, Dale
                     siblings, John Cooksey, Anderson
                                  Roy Cooksey, Lyons
                                  Millie Shake, Odon

Her parents preceded her in death.

 A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at New Middletown United Methodist Church with  Reverend William VanHorn officiating.

A graveside service will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon.

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8 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Carole Anne Boardman Trotter | Bradenton, FL
    Date: May 16, 2015
    Jack, so sorry about your wife. I just got my Journal and saw this. We graduated together, haven't seen you in 31 years but wanted you to know I care and will keep you in my prayers. God be with you. Carole Anne Trotter
  2. Guest: Joe and Judy Persinger | Seymour, Indiana
    Date: May 4, 2015
    Pastor Jack, We have been on vacation and just learned of Betty's passing. We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We fondly remember our time with you and Betty at Brownstown UMC. Blessings to you! Joe & Judy
  3. Guest: Jimmie & Virginia Atkins | Newberry, SC29108
    Date: April 23, 2015
    Pastor Jack, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in hearing about the death of Ms. Betty. You two have a special place in our hearts when you preached at the Methodist Church in Mitchell. Jimmie & Virginia Atkins
  4. Guest: Michelle Barnard Russell | SwitzCity, Indiana
    Date: April 23, 2015
    I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Betty's passing. I have such good memories of her. I know she is with her maker and my Granny/her sister, Pauline, in Heaven. Prayers and thoughts to you all!
  5. Guest: Robert & Rita Lamb | BowlingGreen, Indiana
    Date: April 23, 2015
    Jack sorry for your wife passing.
  6. Guest: Jeff Yeskie | SpringvilleIN
    Date: April 12, 2015
    Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
  7. Guest: Kathy Groves | English, IN
    Date: April 10, 2015
    Pastor Jack: I was so sorry to hear of Betty's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  8. Guest: Cynthia Strickland | Corydon, Indiana
    Date: April 9, 2015
    Deepest Sympathy To You & Your Family...You Are In My Prayers!