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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