Shirley Anne Cook, Warsaw, 82, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Kosciusko County Community Hospital, where she had been under the loving care of their ICU staff. She was a lifelong resident of Warsaw, who shared moments with many.
Born June 23, 1939 to Darius and Dorothy (Lee) Finton, Shirley was the youngest of six children. She was a 1957 graduate of Warsaw High School. On June 22, 1957, she married the love of her life, Joseph Halden Cook. Together, they raised four children, experienced becoming grandparents and great-grandparents and celebrated 59 years of marriage, prior to his passing in 2017.
Shirley was a staple at the movie theaters, The Strand, The Boice, and managing the Lake Theater. In the early 1980s, she joined the Tupperware organization, where she had a fruitful career and met many longtime friends. She also worked part-time at Sears and Kiddie Kollege Pre-School.
Shirley was member of Winona Lake Community Church, where she enjoyed fellowship with her church family. Organized, with Shiela Burner, the Prospect Hill Homeowners Association. She had also been a member and volunteer in many organizations including Mobile Meals, Epsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega Sorority and Gilliam Lanes Bowling Leagues. In addition to these pursuits, she was a friend to anyone that needed one.
She will be remembered by her children; Joseph (Cheryl) Cook, Etna Green, Indiana; Vicky (Jeff) Owens, Warsaw; Jeff (Vicki) Cook, Warsaw, Indiana; and son-in-law Scott (Yvonne Cook) Charlton, Hoffman Lake, Indiana; as well as her 8 grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and countless loved ones throughout the community.
Preceding her in death are her parents, siblings, husband, youngest daughter Yvonne Cook and grandson Andrew Cook.
A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on November 27, 2021 at Winona Lake Community Church, 902 College Ave, Winona Lake, IN 46590. For more information, please contact the family or email iloveshirley@jeffowens.net. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Winona Lake Community Church “Kiddie Kollege Pre-School”, 902 College Ave., Winona Lake, Indiana 46590.
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