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Graveside Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022, at Bunker Cemetery, near Rinard
Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.
Mickie June Cook, age 88, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, April 14, 2022, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She was born August 26, 1933, in Clay County, the daughter of Earl and Ruby Erma (Raley) Cailteux. She was united in marriage to Russell D. Cook on November 26, 1950, in Olney, and together they shared 70 wedding anniversaries until his death August 25, 2021.
Mickie had worked in Fairfield at the garment factory before leaving her full-time job to play with her grandkids. She enjoyed taking care of cattle and horses and tending to her home. She was a member of the Xenia Christ United Church. Mickie and Russell were avid campers and especially enjoyed the friendships they made over the years while camping at Charley Brown Park.
She is survived by a son: Steve (Mary) Cook of Carmi; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Smiddie of Carmi, Kendra (Andy) Knott of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Karie (Danny) Farris of Newton; great-grandchildren: Jaxson and Madison Smiddie, Hattie, Sydnie, Ellie, and Josie Knott, and Adelyn, Landen, and Brady Farris.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a daughter: Janice Cook.
A graveside ceremony will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022, at Bunker Cemetery, near Rinard. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Xenia Christ United Church and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Sweet lady She will be missed!
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss!! Micki June could you please give Janice a big hug from us?💗
what a lovely couple they were. Now they are together again forever. Prayers for her family. She was a sweet lady.
My condolences and prayers for the family 👪
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you all. 🙏
We are so sorry to hear about your mom! Mickie was a wonderful person. She was always smiling when I saw her shopping. We would catch up on everyone.
I called Russell and Mickey best friends we had so much fun camping with them.Prayers for the family.
So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Russell and Mickie when I took care of their insurance needs many years ago and then at the automotive place where they use to get their vehicle serviced .
So sorry to hear of Mickie's passing. Many wonderful memories of Mickie: neighbor and horse shows. Always had a smile on her face - she had such a beautiful smile! Praying for comfort for Mickie's family at this difficult time.
Steve, Mary and Family; We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear this Steve. Condolences to your family
Thinking how precious she is to your family. Prayers to the Steve and Mary and their daughters and families. She was always full of smiles.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Steve. She was such a sweet lady. Sending prayers and our sympathy.
So sorry to learn about Mickie. She was full of hugs, smiles and a wonderful sense of humor. We considered ourselves fortunate to be friends of Mickie and Russell.
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