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Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Flora Church of the Nazarene
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Willow Branch Cemetery
Rhoda Ann Cook, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, November 17, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Ann was born December 7, 1947, in Flora, the daughter of Walter V. “Jake” and Mayola M. (Williams) Cook.
Ann was a graduate of O.C.C. and worked in the State of Illinois Public Aid Office. Early on, she worked at the A&W and later at Sparton Manufacturing. Ann was a longtime member of the Flora Church of the Nazarene, where she served as Sunday School Class Secretary, helped in the nursery, and assisted in organizing blood drives. She also served as treasurer of Willow Branch Cemetery. Ann looked forward to the times she would meet up with her friends, whether it was going out to eat, having coffee, or playing cards. She also loved to travel and had the opportunity to go parasailing while in Florida. Ann also enjoyed spending time outdoors going fishing, mushroom hunting, and riding her bike.
She is survived by her siblings: Frances (Leroy) Mitchell of Noble, Darrell Cook (Mal) of Chicago, Bruce (Belinda) Cook of Flora, and Susan (Kevin) Moore of Xenia; nieces and nephews: Kendra (Eric) Shaw, Kent Mitchell (Emily), Austin Cook, Adam (Chelsye) Cook, Lindsay (Jack) Engelhardt, and Elizabeth Moore (Paul Henderson); several step nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins; and her dog “Petey”. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister: Linda Sue Cook.
A funeral service for Ann Cook will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Flora Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be in Willow Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations in Ann’s memory may be given to Willow Branch Cemetery Fund or Flora Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Our thoughts are with the family very sorry for your loss.
Susan my heart breaks for you and your family, Ann was a wonderful lady always enjoyed visiting with her when she would come over for break when she worked in Louisville. Their are no words to ease the pain just know that Cancer does not discriminate we all have been effected by it. My cousin just lost her sister and she said its much harder loosing a sibling than a parent. May God be with you and your family at this very hard time. God bless you all.
Ann was a good friend from High School. So sorry to hear of her passing.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to family and friends. May all your good memories outweigh your sadness during this difficult time. (Isaiah 25:8)
Bruce, Belinda and family. I am so sorry to here of Ann's passing. You all will be in thought and prayer..
Frances, Darrell, Bruce and Families: I’m so sorry for your loss. I have many childhood memories at the Church of the Nazarene that include Ann. She was a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless. RIP Ann
So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you all!
I was so sorry to hear of Ann's passing. I have always pictured her as the matriarch of your family after your parents had both passed. All the years I have known her, which is over 50 years, I never saw her without a smile. She was so sweet and I always enjoyed chatting with her whenever we would see one another. Your loss is great and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Ann always had a smile and a kind word. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Ann was so nice, enjoyed seeing her in church and our Sunday School Class. She was an inspiration and always had a smile; will miss her so much.
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear this . Thoughts and Prayers for All ....
Ann and I were friends in high school. So sorry for your loss she will be missed
To Ann's family, I am truly sorry to see Ann go. Jerry, Ann, and I had many wonderful times playing dominoes and cards every Friday night for the past eight or so years, Those Friday nights were the highlight of the week for me. Ann will be sorely missed.
Ann was a wonderful caring Christian woman. I had the pleasure of knowing her all her life. The past few years we went to the gym together, then to McDonald's to visit over iced tea. We played pinochle every Monday and Tuesday. She was an angel that visited me regularly when I was recovering from surgery. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.
So sorry for your loss. Sympathy & Prayers to all of the family
Prayers for your comfort, Ann was a sweet lady.
My sympathy for your loss. I enjoyed working with her at the Blood Drives.
Bruce, Darrell, and family, We were so sorry to hear about Ann's passing. We hope that the love of God, family and friends, will comfort you during this time and the days ahead.
Dear Susan, I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts. Kristy A. Kramer and family
Condolence to the family. Ann was so proud of all of you. Have known and worked with Ann for years and we retired at the same time. She, Vicki, and I met every month since we retired for lunch and an afternoon of visiting. We will miss her so much but glad she is no longer suffering. She will be looking down on us with love as we remember her. God Bless
So very sorry to hear of Ann's passing. Will miss her.
Ann was a sweet friend. She always had a hug for everyone. Never saw her down. She always had a smile on her face.
Prayer and sympathy for all of the family
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