Mary Elizabeth Cook 1934-2022
Mary Elizabeth Cook was born on March 28, 1934, in Watertown, New York to Clyde and Helen (Lashway) Holverson. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on November 18, 2022, at the age of 88.
Mary moved to Missouri in 1950. She met and married George Edward Cook, and together they had seven children. Mary enjoyed watching TV, especially Westerns and her Kansas City Chiefs, as well as playing cards and crocheting, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family and her dog Bella. Mary made friends wherever she went, and she didn’t know a stranger. She was quick witted and ornery as all get out, but she’d hide her sarcasm with a wink and a smile.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sisters, great-grandson Cyperian Ayers, granddaughter Lindsay Cook, grandson-in-law IB Fugate III, and grandson Dillon Atkison.
She is survived by her children, Debbie (LD) Ayers, St. Joseph, MO; Ed (Sharon) Cook, Turney, MO; Dan Cook, Turney, MO; Nancy Rothwell, Middletown, OH; Patty (Dale) Findley, Albany, MO; Barbara (Jim) Holtz, Turney, MO; Linda (Chris) Weddle, Cameron, MO; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
Mary’s witty charm, smile, and love will be greatly missed. There will never be another Lollipop Kid, toothless “Play ball”, chocolate pie, or cream puffs like the ones she blessed her family with. God gained an amazing angel, while we were left with a lifetime of love and memories.
The body has been cremated.
Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com
