of North Little Rock, AR
April 24, 1920 - September 24, 2014
Lucille Wanamaker Cook, 94, of North Little Rock peacefully passed away September 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Kelley Cook, Jr., and a brother, Joe (Uncle Dee) Wanamaker. She is survived by her sister, Marcie Ball of Oklahoma City, three sons, John K. Cook, III, of The Woodlands, TX; Joe D. Cook and his wife, Marilyn, of North Little Rock; and Jeffrey W. Cook of San Antonio, TX; six grandchildren, Joe Cook, Jr. (Michelle) of Hope Mills, NC; Gary Boyer (Robyn) of Bella Vista: James Scott Cook (Charis) of Little Rock; and Steven Cook (Becky) of Little Rock; Nick Catechis (Emily) of The Woodlands, TX; and Chris Catechis (Jennifer) of Albuquerque, NM; and eleven great grandchildren.
She was born in Lima, Ohio to Joe A. and Octavia Adams Wanamaker on April 24, 1920. She graduated from Central High School in 1936 and Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) in 1940. She married the love of her life, John Kelley Cook, in 1942. She devoted herself to raising her family then in 1965 began a teaching career teaching briefly at Park Hill Elementary School then moving to North Little Rock High School (Ole Main) to teach English for many years.
She was an active member of Park Hill Presbyterian Church as well as other civic organizations. She loved to travel with John Kelley and has numerous photo albums filled with memories of places they visited.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Fox Ridge in North Little Rock. The care they provided during her last days was sincere, heartfelt, and touching in every respect. They treated her with dignity, respect, and like a member of their own family.
Visitation will be Friday, September 26, from 5-7 PM, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home,
5509 JFK Blvd, NLR, AR. The funeral will be Saturday, September 27, 11:00 AM, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 JFK Blvd, NLR, with interment at Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Park Hill Presbyterian Church Capital Campaign, 3520 JFK Blvd, AR 72116 and/or The Gideons International, PO Box 1022 NLR, AR 72115.
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9 Condolence(s)
Pandora Bray
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Mrs. Cook was one of my favorite English Teachers at North Little Rock High School. I loved her. May she rest in peace. God bless her family.
Alice De Leon
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Jeff & Family, May the memories you have keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you help your heart heal.
God Bless you all, Alice De Leon
Ruth Blea
Friday, September 26, 2014
Jeff and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, may God continue to comfort, bless and strengthen you.
Dinda Tenney Hemphill
Friday, September 26, 2014
Jeff and family,
Mom and I want to send our condolences to all. Your mom was such fun to be around! May all of you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Mae Tenney
Dinda Tenney Hemphill
Rick & Cheryl Tidwell
Friday, September 26, 2014
Joe & Marilyn & family, Lucy was such a sweet special lady. We are praying for your family at this time of loss.
Rick Cheryl Tidwell
Don Nixon
Friday, September 26, 2014
I would like to express my thoughts and prayers to all family members of Mrs.Cook.
John and Joe it has been many, many years since I knew you and don't know if you remember me or not, but when we were kids you would come and visit your grandparents on A street. Just a couple of days ago a few of us were talking about Halloween, and I mentioned that one of the first places we would go halloween night was to your grandmothers because of her popcorn balls she would make. Had to get their early. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen Jeanne Fearno Baris
Thursday, September 25, 2014
I will always remember Ms. Cook. She was my English teacher and she made me think with all the wonder books that she assigned as required reading. She helped shaped my world view. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time. Karen J Fearno Baris
Peggy Moreth
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Jeff and family,
I pray that you find peace in your Heart knowing that your Dear Mother is now with the Good Lord and your father.
I will be praying for you and your family Jeff safe travels.
Stephen D. Middleton
Thursday, September 25, 2014
To My Good Friend jeffrey Cook, My cannot express the heartfelt condolences that go out to you and your family. I know your mother was special to you because you always spoke so warmly about her and the visit back home. So know that during this difficult time, you and your family are in my prayers for strength and comfort. God bless you all my friend!