Ruth Ellen Shuebrook

Franklin - Ruth Ellen (Nowling) Shuebrook, 85, of Franklin, N.C., passed away into Peace on Friday, February 15, 2008, after a long illness. Born on Sept. 26, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the oldest daughter of Leora Livezey and William C. Nowling. After high school, she enjoyed a more than 40-year career as a secretary and administrative assistant for a number of companies, including A.I. DuPont and the State of Florida. After retirement, she also worked in real estate and retail positions. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Franklin. Her volunteer work included contributions to various Church-related activities and at the Angel Medical Center. She was pre-deceased by her dear husband, George Albert Shuebrook, and by her Mother and two Sisters, Leora Dorothy Vessey and Evelyn Elder, all of Pennsylvania.

She is survived by three sons: Ronald L. Shuebrook and wife, Fran, of Guelph, Ontario; Kent A. Shuebrook and wife, Janice, of Tom’s River, N.J., and Geoffery A. Shuebrook of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren: Paul Shuebrook and wife Melanie of Toronto, Ont., Meghan Shuebrook of Guelph, Ont., Amanda Shuebrook of Tom’s River, N.J., and Sasha Shuebrook of San Diego, Calif.. She is also sadly missed by her great-granddaughter, Keida E. McMurtry –Shuebrook of Guelph, Ont. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Franklin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, Rev. Harold Ball, Pastor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elevator Fund, c/o the First Baptist Church, 69 Iotla St., Franklin, N.C. 28734. For further information or inquiries, please contact: Ron & Fran Shuebrook, 519-766-4744 or gallagher.shuebrook@rogers.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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