Sharon Rook Tullis

Funeral services for Sharon Rook Tullis, 67, of Lufkin will be held Monday, February 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Moats officiating. Interment will follow in the Largent Cemetery in Hudson. Sharon went to be with the Lord Friday, February 19, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and close friends. Sharon was born in Lufkin, Texas February 2, 1949 to Fred Morris and Earlene Ray (Ivory) Rook. She attended Lufkin High School and Cosmetology College. Her husband, Randell Clyde Tullis, lovingly called her “Precious” during the 26 years of their marriage. She was also loved by her brother, Ronnie Rook and wife Anola, daughter, Stacey Ayles and husband Eric, son, Tyson Grier and fianceé Sheryl, and stepson, Brandon Tullis and wife Megan. Her grandchildren include Pvt. Randall Free, Victoria Free, Hunter Grier, Lindsey Grier and Zoe Kelley. Her step-grandchildren include Erik Davalcourt, Erica Ayles, Marshall Ayles and Slade Tullis. Sharon was predeceased by her sister, Teresa Youngblood, parents, Fred and Earlene Rook, and grandparents, Lawrence and Florence McCarrick, and Henry and Loma Black. Sharon worked as a hair stylist and salon owner for over 40 years in Nacogdoches and many of her clients and co-workers were her close friends for life. Sharon and Clyde were members of Denman Avenue Baptist Church and she was active in Lufkin Women’s Power Lunch at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital and Senior Circle at Woodland Heights Medical Center. Sharon devoted her life to the Lord, her family, and her friends, and with her charm she never met a stranger. She felt her calling was to witness and be a Christian example to her customers that always developed into a good friendship. She often said that she was not only a hair stylist but also a counselor, physician and lawyer. Pallbearers will be Hunter Grier, Sean Black, Jesse Blagg, Chris Glass, Erik Davalcourt, and Charley Taylor. Honorary Pallbearer will be Randall Free. Sharon loves yellow roses and if you prefer to donate, the family recommends Hospice in the Pines at www.HospiceInThePines.org/support or 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904 or call 936-632-1514. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be added, and a live webcasting of the services may be viewed at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.