Obituary for Elizabeth Louise Roark Shoun (1962-2020)

Elizabeth Louise Roark Shoun, age 58 of Barbourville was born in Ewing, VA on September 16, 1962 to the late David Earl Roark and Mary Lee Pridemore Roark and departed this life on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed caring for her family, gardening, taking walks, reading the Bible, going to Church, and time with family and friends, especially the grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, 6 brothers: Billy Roark, Charles Roark, Robert Alonzo Roark, Alvie Roark, Murphy Roark, and Chester Wayne Roark; 1 sister: Lila Wheat; and grandparents: Bob and Sally Pridemore preceded her in death.

She is survived by her loving husband: Kenneth Shoun of Jarvis, KY; 2 daughters: Bernice Tuttle of Frankfort, KY and Morgan Hatfield and husband Glenn of Hinkle; a brother: Manford Roark and wife Kathy of Ewing, VA; a sister: Roberta Adams and husband Ernest of Ewing, VA; 4 grandchildren: William Tuttle, Nathaniel Hatfield, John Howard, and Lily Grace Hatfield; other relatives and many friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Shoun will be conducted in the New Bethel Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Lonnie Collett officiating.  Burial will follow in the Sanders-Isrel Cemetery with family and friends serving as Pallbearers.  Barbourville Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Friends may call for a limited visitation at the New Bethel Baptist Church Wednesday from 12 Noon to the funeral hour at 2.  Due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic, and new regulations from our Governor on gatherings all who attend will be required to wear face mask and practice Social Distancing.

To the loving family of Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Shoun, Larry, Gene, Doyle, and the staff of Barbourville Funeral Home would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers during your time of bereavement.