Ann Propst Shook

Ann Propst Shook, 64 of Morganton, NC passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. She was born in Burke County, NC on December 27, 1951 and was the daughter of the late G.B. Propst and Betty Rusmisell Propst. Ann retired from the Burke County Public Schools as National Certified Board Teacher in Early Childhood Education. She lived a generous life full of sweetness and love. Ann was a member of the Burke Literacy Council and Alpha Delta Kappa, a teacher sorority. When she had the opportunity, Ann enjoyed mission work. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Ann is survived by daughters, Amy Shook of Johnson City, TN and Sarah Schwab and her husband, Michael of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Gavin Pendley and Nathan Schwab; siblings, Mike Propst and wife Hilary of Poquoson, VA and Susan J. Propst of Morganton; and the hundreds of adults and children she taught in her teaching career.
A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Burke County Literacy Council, P.O. Drawer 989, Morganton, NC 28680 or Save the Children, 501 Kings Highway East - Suite 400, Fairfield, CT 06825.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.Ann