Johnnie Whitt Shook, 95, of Mars Hill, NC passed away on May 20, 2026, at The Greens in Weaverville, NC.

Johnnie was born in her current home of residence to the late John & Lucity Arrington Whitt on August 18, 1930. She worked at Kellwood Manufacturing for 18 years and another 18 years at AB Emblem Company. Johnnie was a lifelong member Ivy Hill Baptist Church and had served as a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years.

Johnnie is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Ernest Shook, daughter-in-law, Merla Hartford Shook, sisters Dessie Higgins, Elma Walker, Melda Shirlen, Catherine Emory; brothers Kelly, Josephus, Donald and Rubin.

Johnnie is survived by her son, Danny Shook (Faye), Step granddaughters Kathy Haskell, Sherry Connelly, Rhonda Marx, Step Grandchildren Shawna Call, David Ostraysky and great grandchildren Kasey Call and Landon Call, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, May 29, 2026, in the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Reverend Philip Emory will officiate. Burial will follow at Whitt Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.