Shock, Mary Ruth

Mary Ruth Shock
Jan. 20, 1952 - June 14, 2016
NLRHS Class of 1970

Mary Ruth Shock, 64, of Searcy, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Mary was born January 20, 1952, in Camden, Ark. She was a retired professor at Harding University and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents L.J. and Radine Shock. Mary is survived by her brothers Jay Shock and his wife Myra, and Jack Shock, of Searcy. Mary is also survived by her niece Sara Shock of Searcy and nephew Jacob Shock and his wife Lola, and their sons Lewis Shock and Carter Shock, of Hernando, Miss. Mary is also survived by her best friend Keri Lewis, of Searcy, who shared ownership of Parker, also known as The Smartest Dog In The World.

Before her retirement, Mary was the director of the social work program at Harding University where she was named Distinguished Teacher in 1984. Mary was also named Social Worker of the Year for the state of Arkansas in 1988. Mary leaves behind a strong legacy in social work education and practice and a life spent in service to others.

Mary’s family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Roller Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, with services immediately following at 2:00 in the chapel. 

Burial will be at Heffington Cemetery, Heffington Road and Highway 107 in Enola, Ark. 

Memorials may be made to Camp Wyldewood in Searcy, or the Paws in Prison program at CARE for Animals, Inc., in Little Rock.

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