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Jo Ann Cook Obituary
Funeral services for Jo Ann Cook, 66, Eudora, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Eudora Baptist Church, with Pastor Kevin Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Eudora City Cemetery. Jo Ann died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born Oct. 15, 1946, in Butler, Mo., the daughter of Raymond and Margie Coleman Ford. She attended schools in Lee's Summit, Mo. She was a member of Eudora Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She married Paul D. Cook in 1962 in Lee's Summit. He preceded her in death in 1970, as did two sons, Christopher Cook in 1972, and David Cook in 2006, and a sister, Carol Smith in 2002, and her parents. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Hemberg and husband David, and Stephanie Miller and husband Tony, all of Eudora; two sons, Jeffrey Cook and wife Shannon, Eudora, and Robert Cook and wife Melissa, Lawrence; two brothers, Gene Ford and wife Cora, Kansas City, Mo., and Roger Ford and wife Connie, Lawrence; 11 grandchildren, Alisha Miller, Alexander and Emily Hemberg, Joseph and Elizabeth Cook, Lindsey Sanchez, Nora Vandruff, Samantha, Brianna, & Zachary Cook, and Julia Miller; one great grandson, Logan Miller; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Jo Ann Cook Memorial Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
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January 7, 2013
I am sorry to hear about Jo's passing. My prayers are with the family. I loved Jo dearly,she made me laugh and cry from laughing so hard when we worked together at the elementary kitchen. I just talked to her in Gene's Heartland Grocery store after Thanksgiving and she told me of her illness and I was saddened. She told me she was getting her Angel Wings soon and we shared some laughs together. I will cherish that moment. I will always remember the good times we had and think of her always. Jo I will miss you.
Sincerely,
Kim Potter
Ann Cudd
December 24, 2012
So sorry to hear that your mother has passed, Stephanie. I hope that you and your family can take comfort in each others' presence and enjoy many good memories.
December 24, 2012
We send our sympathy to Jo Ann's family. How sad! Nick & Elizabeth Woods
December 24, 2012
I love you and miss you dearly.
Melissa (Jarrett) McMechan
December 24, 2012
Cindy, Robert, Jeff, and Stephanie, I just want to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. I have a lot of good memories of your mother. For several years of my life she was like a second mom to me! I've never forgotten her, or the rest of the Cook family. I know that Jesus has His arms wrapped around you all, holding you tightly, and whispering His love. You, and the rest of the family, are all very much in my thoughts and prayers!
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