Tammy Jean Shook, 52, of Hollywood, MD died at her residence. Born on June 5, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Frances Irene Johnson and the late Robert Lane McKinney.

She was the loving wife of James Raymond Shook whom she married on October 2, 1999 in Hughesville, MD.

Mrs. Shook is survived by her brother; Robert (Ricky) Joseph McKinney, Sr. (Theresa), of Clements, MD, one Sister in Law Sandy Radcliff (Greg), Nephew Robert Joseph McKinney, Jr., Nieces; Tiffany Lawrence, Laura McKinney, Candy Radcliff, Mandy Radcliff and one great nephew Blake Lawrence.

Tammy graduated from Chopticon High School, Morganza, MD and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. Mrs. Shook worked as a clerical supervisor for 29 years at Civista Memorial Hospital, La Plata, MD retiring in January of 2007. Tammy loved flowers and floral designing, helping others, children, taking pictures; she loved collecting glass ornaments and had many collections.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 5:00PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley – Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Robert Joseph McKinney, Sr., Timothy Quade, David McKinney, Francis Huseman, Bernard Alvey, Jr., and Michael Gass. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Joey Buckler, Leroy Cargill, Tiffany Lawrence, Harry Ray Alvey, Robert Joseph Mckinney, Jr., and Laura McKinney.

Contributions made in the memory of Tammy Jean Shook may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.