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Naomi Fern (Hostetler) Shrock, daughter of Ova and Mary Hostetler was born September 29, 1940, in Henry County, Illinois.
She peacefully passed away in her home on July 12, 2024, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 13 days. The last several months her health was declining due to kidney failure.
She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour in her youth and was baptized, being a faithful member of the Bethel Amish Mennonite Church in Berryville, Arkansas until her death.
On September 10, 1961, she was united in marriage to Eldon Shrock, son of Russell and Edna Shrock at the Fairfield Amish Mennonite Church in Tampico, Illinois, sharing the joys and sorrows of married life for over 60 years. This union was blessed with eight children; three sons, Ronald (deceased), Neil and wife Beth of Berryville, Arkansas, Royal and wife Kaylene of Green Forest, Arkansas; five daughters, Rita and husband Dave Blosser of Halfway, Missouri, Judith and Gary Kropf of Berryville, Arkansas, Debbie and husband Dale Hostetler of Berryville, Arkansas, Marcia and husband Bradley Hostetler of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, Gloria of Green Forest, Arkansas. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren, one brother, Clifford and wife Eunice; two brothersin- law, Edward Headings and Ernest Blosser; one sister in-law, Leona Hostetler.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; one son, Ronnie; one granddaughter, Brooklyn; three great-grandchildren, Malisa, Brandi, and Brayden; parents, Ova and Mary Hostetler; four brothers, Robert and wife Virginia, Andy and wife Ruth, Sam and wife Jean, and John; four sisters, Alice and husband Amos Kropf, Mabel and husband Joseph Garretson, Sadie Headings and Ruth Blosser.
Mom had a great love for singing. We have many memories of our Mom learning new songs and singing many of the old favorites from memory. She really enjoyed when the family gathered to sing around the table. Although we weep, we grieve not as those who have no hope. We look forward to a glad reunion in Heaven. The family wishes to express a sincere Thank You for all the help, food, prayers and kind deeds during this time of sorrow.
Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. til 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Bethel AM Church. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Bethel AM Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Bethel AM Church, 849 CR 601, Berryville, AR 72616. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
