Florence L Cook Obituary (1929 - 2016)

Florence L. Cook, 87, of Decatur, IL passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Private family services will be held at Hall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials contributions be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound is assisting the family with arrangements. Florence was born on May 7, 1929 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of David and Vola (Dash) Brady. She married George A. Cook on January 24, 1948. Florence was a homemaker and a member of Zion Chapel United Methodist Church. Florence is survived by her husband: George A. Cook of Decatur, IL; children: Nancy Gorden and her husband Kent of Blue Mound, IL, Maxine Buzan and her husband Rob of Blue Mound, IL, Susan Dugger and her companion Jeff Barnes of Ferrum, VA, George W. Cook and his husband Tom Howley of Champaign, IL and Gene Cook of Decatur, IL; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother-in-law: Luther Botts of Sandwich, IL; sister-in-law: Alice Brady of Decatur, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, son: David Cook, sisters: Rosie (Bob) Zerfowski, Phyllis Botts and Jeanette Sullivan and her brother: C. David Brady. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.