Mary Louise Shoemaker, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 9, 2022, at her home. Louise was born March 24, 1928, to the late David and Pearl Chapman Horne.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Sam; Earl; Berl; Elbert; and Robert; and sister, Pansy Whiting.

Louise leaves behind a loving family, including her daughter, Rita Grant; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two very special nieces, Pam Blandford and Cherie Everett.

Louise loved her family and her church family at Cornerstone of Victory dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Iredell County.

The family will hold a memorial service to honor Louise’s life on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 7 p.m. with Pastor Grover Crosswhite officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Shoemaker family.

Bunch-Johnson is honored to be serving the Shoemaker family.