Mrs. Nina Ruth Shaver Koontz

September 9, 1923 - May 4, 2020

Nina Ruth Shaver Koontz went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020. She was born September 9, 1923 to the late William Frank and Nannie Sheets Shaver in Woodleaf, NC. She loved the Lord so much and gave her life serving him at Calvary Baptist Church where she taught many Sunday School classes and played the piano for over 50 years. Her husband, Clarence Koontz, Sr., preceded her in death, as well as a brother, William Frank, Jr., and her first grandson, Alan “Wayne” Koontz, Jr. She is survived by three loving children, Clarence “Butch” Koontz, Jr. (Linda), Alan Koontz, Sr. (Terrie) all of Salisbury, and Winona Gilbert, Fort Mill, SC; 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth “Monk” Cline of Woodleaf and Nava Draughn (Mac) of Mocksville; and brother Pete Shaver of Woodleaf. She was loved by so many and will truly be missed. A private family graveside service will be held at Rowan Memorial Park with Rev. Bobby Seagroves and Rev. Scott Faw officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 2255 E. Ridge Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144