Mary E. Cook
Mary E. Cook, 72. of Palmetto, Fla., went to be with her Lord on November 7. Mary was born in Manatee County and has lived her entire life in Palmetto, Fla. She was an honor student and a 1965 graduate of Palmetto High School. She worked 42 years as the primary office manager for the Manatee Fruit and Floral Company and two years for Publix as a cashier. Family members were present at the time of her departure.
She is survived by her husband, Edmund, of 49 years and two foster sons, William and Robert Cook; niece Belinda Rimer; and a host of other family and friends. As a dedicated Christian, Mary enjoyed church and serving her Lord. She loved listening to Southern gospel and oldies music. She had a friendly engaging personality, a beautiful singing voice and was a superb cook who always served delicious meals.
A celebration of Mary’s life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Chapel at the Skyway Memorial Funeral Home at 5200 US 19 in Palmetto, Fla. Online condolences at skywaymemorial.com.
She is survived by her husband, Edmund, of 49 years and two foster sons, William and Robert Cook; niece Belinda Rimer; and a host of other family and friends. As a dedicated Christian, Mary enjoyed church and serving her Lord. She loved listening to Southern gospel and oldies music. She had a friendly engaging personality, a beautiful singing voice and was a superb cook who always served delicious meals.
A celebration of Mary’s life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Chapel at the Skyway Memorial Funeral Home at 5200 US 19 in Palmetto, Fla. Online condolences at skywaymemorial.com.