Mrs. Mary Lou Shoop Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Big Stone Gap VA/ Crackers Neck Mary Lou Shoop 85, went to be with the Lord on (Dec. 17, 2013) at her home in the Crackers neck Community. She was a member of the Cedar Ridge Freewill Baptist Church. A loving and faithful wife and mother, she devoted her life to the care of her family and the support of her husband, Pastor; Jonah Shoop, in their life long ministry for Christ Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, her parents Emitte and Sharon Begley, one brother and one sister who died in childhood. She is survived by her three sons, Jonah R Shoop and wife Wilma of Lebanon, Va., Greg Shoop and wife Teresa of Big Stone Gap, Va., Jeff Shoop and wife Melissa of Houston, Tx., one brother Ron Begley and wife Carol of Nashville, Tn., one sister Lois June Dow and husband David of Cookeville Tn. Seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren several other close relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at Holding Funeral Home (17. East. 3rd St. N) for the visitation. The funeral service will be conducted following the visitation in the funeral home's chapel at 8 pm, with the Pastor, James Holcomb officiating. The graveside committal service will be conducted on Sat. 11 am in the Barker Cemetery. The committal service will be officiated by Pastor Buddy Wilson. Pall bearers will be her grandsons, Jeremy Shoop, Joseph Shoop, Michael Shoop, Joshua Shoop, Jason Gilley, and Steve Graham. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to meet at Holding Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. to proceed to the cemetery. You may go online to view the obituary or sign the guest registry at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

Mrs. Mary Lou Shoop

November 11, 1928 - December 17, 2013