Ruth Willis Shoemaker, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

She was born on May 16, 1927 in Lincoln County, N.C., to the late Doctor Alvin Willis and Mary Alice Bingham Willis. Mrs. Shoemaker was retired from Chempsun and was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Mooresville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Evan Shoemaker; granddaughters, Deborah Clanton and Deana Davidson; and great grandson, Hunter Thompson.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Davidson and husband Robbie, Judy Overcash, and Cathy Burchette and husband Bobby; brothers, Grady Willis and wife Willie, Ray Willis and wife Marie, Gene Willis and wife Velma “Cissy;” sister, Hazel Thompson Hagler; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. with a service following at 3 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church, Mooresville, with Rev. David Klinedinst officiating. Burial will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036 or Southside Baptist Church, 525 S. Broad Street, Mooresville, NC 28115.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Shoemaker family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.