Gale was born January 29, 1947 in Drew County, Arkansas to the late Wils J. Allen and Virginia Trotter Allen.
She attended Drew Central Schools. She and Richard married February 9, 1963. She had various jobs early in her life and was retired from the Arkansas Department of Health after many years of service.
She loved her family dearly. She also loved being around people and was a social butterfly. She loved to sew and to craft. Most of all she loved Christmas. She had a zest for life. Gale was the most amazing cook. No one made greasy cheese burgers or german chocolate cake like she did.
Gale knew Jesus as her Savior and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello, Arkansas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard Allen Shook. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Allen; two sisters, Neva Jane Donaldson and Vonnie Donaldson; and a baby grandson, Branden Etue.
Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Shook Featherston and husband Mike, of the Green Hill community in Monticello, Arkansas; Mandy Shook Flaniken and husband Bob, of Port Orange, Florida; grandson, Aaron Etue of Daytona Beach, Florida; granddaughter, Cassidy Etue of Port Orange, Florida; and a great-granddaughter, "Bekah Boo". She also had one "bonus" grandson, Kyle Tucker of Monticello, Arkansas.
Other survivors include two sister-in-laws, Sharon McIntyre of Monticello, Arkansas, and Roxanne Shook of Titusville, Florida; a brother-in-law, Willie Frank Donaldson of Crossett, Arkansas, and a host of family and friends in Arkansas and Alabama.
A Memorial Service will be held at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, July 17, 2021.
A visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. with the memorial service beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Condolences(14)
Barbara Posey
monticello, AR Monday, July 12, 2021 Sorry about Gale. I have a lot of good memories of her. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Gale had a heart for people and remained my friend even after she moved.Meagan
, AR Saturday, June 26, 2021 Gale was a very sweet and outgoing person. She was a friend and she will be missed..June Brixie
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 17, 2021 Dear family I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Gale and remember our wonderful school days together. Prayers for all the family. June BrixieJanis Thorton
Arkadelphia, AR Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Mandy and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give each one of you peace and comfort at this time.Love Janis
Lori and Dave Hansen
Foley, AL Sunday, June 13, 2021 Gale was a great lady! She welcomed us right of the get go when we first met her. She always had positive things to say about her life and the people in it. She will be missed by many.Faye Lewis
Monticello, AR Sunday, June 13, 2021 Dear family, I wanted to express my sympathy to you in your loss of Gale. I grew up in the Enon community and rode the bus with Gale watching her apply her lipstick each morning. As a small child I was mesmerized by the two colors she used. Bright red and then a layer of white lipstick. Yes, white. She was ahead of the fashions with colored lipstick. Through the years each time I saw Gale I thought about that white lipstick and smiled, because Gale was her own person and had fun. I know you are sad right now, but also saturated with memories. I pray God's peace for all your family.Faye Bates Lewis
Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 12, 2021 So sorry for your loss! She will be missed by many. Prayers for each of youLavera Burton
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 12, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. Hugs and prayers coming your way.Beverly Hood
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 12, 2021 Condolences for all the family. Gale was a beautiful friend.Robin Johnson
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 12, 2021 Cindy and Mandy,My heart goes out for you both. Your mom was one of a kind and loved life and people. What a great reunion she will have with your dad. It is so hard losing a love one but know God has got her now and no more suffering. That lady could really bring the laughs and make you shake your head at the same time. Much love and prayers to you both.
I love you, Robin
Karen McCain Summerford
Bryson City, NC Friday, June 11, 2021 I'm so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman. Years ago, when Cindy and I were in school together, Gale was like a second mom to me. She was an amazing woman and awesome Mother. I wish I could be there to comfort Cindy and Mandy as Cindy was there for me when I lost my Mother. I send love to the family.Gary Guymon
Foley, AL Friday, June 11, 2021 So sorry for your loss. Gale was a friend to many people here in the in Gulf Shores areaKent Davis
Maumelle, AR Friday, June 11, 2021 I’m sorry, long time Friend PrayersIrma James
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 10, 2021 To family…. So sorry about Gale . She was always a pleasure to work with and too had a sweet personality. After she moved didn’t see her much but thought of her often. My thoughts and prayers with all of you. Love to all