Elizabeth "Beth" Wells Shook
November 12, 1943 ~ June 28, 2026
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailElizabeth “Beth” Wells Shook, 82, is with the Lord as of Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Mrs. Shook was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wright Shook, and by her parents, Charlie and Lillian Payne Wells. A lifelong resident of the Big Sandy Community in Leicester, Beth retired from her profession of hairdresser after 55 years. She was also a devoted member of Big Sandy Methodist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday School classes, served as the church pianist, and sung in the choir, which she loved. Mrs. Shook touched countless lives through her work at the church and leaves behind a legacy bigger than just her family.
She is survived by her sons, Derick Shook and partner David Denton, and Charles Shook and wife Traci; her grandsons, who affectionately knew her as “Mamaw,” Cade, Cole and Cord Shook; brother, Keith Wells and wife Barbara; niece, Terri Wells and husband Glenn; and nephew, Brian Wells.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. The funeral service will take place the next morning at 11:00 a.m. at Big Sandy Methodist Church. Pastor Chad Ellege, Leicester Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will then take place in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Big Sandy Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Keith Wells, 188 Willow Creek Rd., Leicester, NC 28748.
Services
Visitation: July 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: July 2, 2026 11:00 am
Big Sandy United Methodist Church
Big Sandy Mush Road
Leicester, NC 28748
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To BETH’S FAMILY SO SORRY ABOUT HER PASSING. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY AND FRIEND. GOD BLESS HE WILL HELP YOU ALL LOVE JUANITA TEAGUE BLANKENSHIP.
Praying God will comfort you at this time.Beth is having a time in Heaven with Jesus.
Charles and Family,
May God surround you with His peace, grant you strength for the days ahead, and bring you comfort as you celebrate a life so beautifully lived.
Mark and Marisa
We have special memories of Beth and her family at Big Sandy Mush church homecoming. She was a great cook and friend. Beth may you rest in peace.
Beth was a dear friend of mine, we played Basketball together and she rode with me from Sandy Mush to Leicester High. We had lots of fun together, every time I say her at Leicester Baptist, she would always mentioned our time playing ball. Beth had great parents, her father Charlie led my father to the Lord in the hospital before he died, He was a very special man, always talking about the Lord to lost souls, a great witness for the Lord. Love to the family
during this time of sorrow.
My prayers are with the shook family, heaven got another angel 😇
I’m thinking of your family, especially Cade, Cord, and Cole, in your time of loss. Take care of yourselves!
Such a wonderful person. Known of her many many years.. my mother , Carta, love her. She did her hair for a very long time. They laughed and had best time. So sorry for the loss.
Thoughts and Prayers.So sorry for your loss. May God’s peace be with you in the days ahead.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Sweet sweet lady!! May “The God of ALL COMFORT” be close to all of you now and in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.