Reba Jean Shook Atkinson

Reba Jean Shook Atkinson, 70, of Claremont, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Reba was born in Catawba County on March 15, 1954, to the late Clarence Cliffard Shook and Lucy Maybell Steward Shook. She enjoyed being outside in her garden planting flowers and watching the hummingbirds. She loved her TV shows and spending time with her family and close friends.

In addition to her parents, Reba was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Lamont Atkinson, and a brother, Johnny Shook.

Those left to cherish Reba’s memory include her daughter, Sasha Hamby and husband WG; son, Shane Atkinson and wife Kelly; sisters, Barbara Bolick, Kay Spencer, and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Chris and Mason Hamby, Tristan Padgett, and Sebastian Atkinson; special friends, Kathy Eller, and Donnie and Cindy Killian; and a number of extended family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Drum Funeral Home with Dennis Spencer officiating. Receiving of friends and family will be from 12 to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service.

Condolences may be sent to the Atkinson Family at www.drumfh-conover.com.

The Atkinson Family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover.