Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 2 Jan 1970 p 4
Veedersburg, Indiana -- Rachel A. Shook, 84, died at 5 pm. Wednesday, Dec 31, 1969, at Tall Trees Nursing Home in Covington. Born Feb 6, 1885, she was the daughter of David and Irene Quiggle. She married A.S. Shook who preceded her in death. A resident of Veedersburg most of her life, Mrs. Shook was associated with several business ventures. She operated a newstand, a variety store and following the death of her parents, The Commerical Hotel. She was Veedersburg's first librarian, a charter member of the Business & Professional Women's Club, Theta Nu Chi and Over the Teacup Club. A member of the Osborne Prairie Church, Mrs. Shook was operating rental apartments in Veedersburg at the time of her death. She is survived by a niece, a nephew and several cousins in the Veedersburg area. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Parham-Funeral Home with Rev. ME Reed of Winamac, Ind officiating. Burial in Osborne Prairie Cemetery.
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