Obituary of Mary Louise Cook

Mary Louise Cook, 73, of Camdenton, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, July 21, 2016 at her home in Camdenton, surrounded by family. Mary was born May 4, 1943 in Missouri. She was the daughter of James and Eva Ritchie Howe, one of ten children. Mary was united in marriage to James Robert Cook, Sr. on January 19, 1960, who preceded her in death. Mary was of the Pentecostal Faith and she enjoyed singing the old hymns of the church with her family. Mary loved growing her flowers which she checked on daily, and taking photos and making memories. She kept in contact with friends and family through facebook. Mary's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her six children and one step son; daughter Rovella Ash of Lebanon, Missouri; sons, James Cook of Camdenton, Missouri, John Cook of Georgetown, Missouri, Stanley Cook of Hunne Well, Kansas, Darrin Cook of Camdenton, Missouri, and Charles Cook of Little Rock, Arkansas; step son Robert Cook of Sedalia, Missouri; thirty-three grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren along with other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband James Cook; she was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva Howe; and two sons, Loren and Mike Cook.