Susan Scarbrough Zook
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Jun 3rd, 2016
- Death Date: Jun 3, 2016
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Biography: When the music was turned up, Susan Zook loved to dance. And sing. And laugh. Preferably all at the same time. Her loved ones know that the band is now getting warmed up to play for Susan. Susan Scarbrough Zook passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016, at St. Vincent?s Infirmary after a short illness. She was 71. Susan was born August 19, 1944, in Pine Bluff, the daughter of Charles and Doris Scarbrough. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School, where she fondly recalled performing comedy skits for school variety shows. She attended the University of Arkansas campuses in Fayetteville and Little Rock. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and a rabid Razorback fan. Susan was beloved by family and friends for her charm and wit. She was a devoted mother of her three children and a popular parent among many of her children?s friends who enjoyed her exuberance and her sometimes zany sense of humor. She believed in doing things the proper way, and she was not reluctant to give a friend or loved one a heads-up when they weren?t quite put together. She instilled in her children a sense of confidence and freedom that they treasure. Susan worked for the State of Arkansas for 34 years, primarily in the Unclaimed Property division of the Office of the Auditor of State. As a proud yellow dog Democrat, Susan was tickled to be part of an exclusive club of state government employees who shared birthday celebrations at the State Capitol with then-Gov. Clinton. In addition, Susan served in major volunteer capacities for the Junior League of Little Rock. Susan and her co-chair for the Little Rock Cooks cookbook grew sales so much that they were replaced by a team of more than a dozen. In addition, she served as editor of the Junior League?s Newssheet magazine. Susan was an avid quilter, art collector, cook, reader of fiction (especially crime novels), gardener, and photographer who was never afraid to pursue new endeavors when she saw beauty and value in them. Susan was also a 16-year breast cancer survivor and participated in support groups to help other survivors. She was a lifelong Methodist. Susan is survived by three children and their spouses, James Randolph Zook, Jr., and Frances Flautt Zook, of Atlanta, GA, Charles Scarbrough Zook and Kelly Dawn Simon of Little Rock, and Catherine Zook Baker and Michael Deen Baker of Fayetteville; one brother, Charles Wade Scarbrough, Jr., of Little Rock; and five grandchildren, John Riley Baker, Thomas Deen Baker and Elizabeth Anne Baker, all of Fayetteville, and James Randolph Zook, III and Henry McWillie Zook, both of Atlanta. Susan is preceded in death by her parents. Susan?s entire family is very grateful for the love and support from so many family and friends in recent weeks. In particular, Susan?s children wish to thank the medical and nursing staff in the Medical ICU at St. Vincent?s Infirmary for their compassionate and tireless care. Memorials can be sent to either the Arkansas chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 904 Autumn Road, Suite 500, Little Rock, 72211, or the Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. 9th St., Little Rock, 72202. The family will host a visitation Wednesday, June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham in Little Rock. A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, June 9 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, with a reception to follow. The family will hold a private interment service.
There are lots of memories of our lifelong friendship filling my head and heart: Brownies, bunking parties, high school crazies -- many that we have gone back to laugh about years later. You'll always be in a special corner of my heart.
Love and prayers to all of you in her family.
Our thoughts are with her family.
Susan was a delightful person who never failed to achieve whatever she set out to do. She worked for me in the Capitol and set a positive example for all of us! She will be fondly missed by all....
Susan and I brought down the house with that sketch. (And shows like Thurber's "The Male Animal.") Rehearsing it at Susan's house one early evening, Doris came home and walked in on us kissing. Supine on the living room couch. Rehearsing. Doris bought it, anyway.
I loved her ever since. (And moved to Los Angeles to go into show business - because I caught The Bug from all the laughter and applause we generated together.)
Through all the years and all the visits to Little Rock over 30 years, then finally moving back; getting to know her wonderful children - Jim, Charles and Catherine; Susan remained the life of every party and a loyal and trusted friend.
It took no effort at all to hear the applause Up There as she made her entrance.
They're lucky to have her. And we - especially the Class of '62 - were lucky to know her for 65 glorious years.
Keep 'em smiling, Katsumi. And put in a good word for me.
Please know that we are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Sending loving and healing thoughts your way!
Susan taught me a lot through my friendship with Charles ... about being a good person and friend. She was smart, motivated, thoughtful and caring. She touched & helped so many throughout her life out of pure goodness, strength and love... She was a true blessing. Her life gave all us memories too beautiful to forget.