Eneree L. Shank

On Saturday, December 9th, Eneree received a call from heaven. It was her Heavenly Father saying her work here on earth was well done and that he had a new position for her now with him in heaven. She would be dancing in the streets of gold with the angels, with her husband, Lee and with her family and friends! She would be singing in the heavenly choir with the angels and she would be helping to tend to the beautiful flowers in the heavenly gardens. She would also be reading Bible stories to all the little children. Eneree, graciously accepted her new position with honor and great joy! Her Lord and Savior welcomed her with arms wide open.

Born August 6, 1932 in Baker, FL, she is predeceased by her parents, John A. and Louise (Kennedy) Cobb of Tallahassee, FL; one brother, Lewis Cobb; three sisters, Margie Brantley, Verlie Carter and Evelee Sands and her late husband of 59 years, Melvin Leo Shank of Tallahassee, FL.

Eneree “Ree” graduated from Leon High School in 1951 and at the age of 18, moved to Washington D.C. to work at the Pentagon for the Sec. of the Army, the Sec. of the Airforce and eventually the Sec. of Defense.

While there, she met her “sweetheart for life” Lee. They married on February 7, 1953 and added two daughters to the family, Diane in 1955 and Gail in 1958. In 1961, the family moved to Tallahassee, FL where they were lifelong residents and members of First Assembly of God church.

Eneree joined with her husband, Lee, in the highly successful ownership and operation of the Mission Road Nursery & Kindergarten for 20 years before retirement. Her unmatched love for children and her heart of gold touched many little lives over the years.

Eneree is survived by one sister, Rosell (Rose) Barnhill of Baker, FL; one brother, Barney Cobb of Perry, FL and two daughters, Diane E. (Gregory W.) Whitaker of Tallahassee, FL and Gail L. (David A.) Silvers of Tallahassee, FL; one granddaughter, Jenna M. (Alex S.) Howard and two great granddaughters, Emmalyn and Alivia Howard all of Tallahassee, FL.

The family will receive friends at Freedom Church, 2801 Thomasville Road, on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 2:30pm. Funeral Services will follow at 3pm.

Eneree loved flowers and believed them to be a beautiful gift from God. If desired, a charitable donation may be given to Freedom Church, children’s playground fund in memory of her dedication and love for children. Donations may be sent to Freedom Church, 2801 Thomasville, Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308.