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Funeral: 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, at the First Church of God in Flora
Visitation: Wednesday evening, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and from 10 until 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church
Interment: Cisne Cemetery
Barbara June (Spitzner) Cook, age 96, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She was born on July 23, 1928, in Rinard, the second of five daughters to Leslie and Sylvia (Howe) Spitzner.
Barbara grew up in Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age and has served the Lord faithfully. She was a member of the First Church of God in Flora.
She married Carroll Cook on August 18, 1946, and they shared almost 56 years until his passing on May 27, 2002. What a way to celebrate their 78th anniversary on the day of her passing.
She was one who knew hard work by helping her dad growing up. She and her husband shucked corn by hand when they were first married. She worked as a secretary for Dr. Stanley Timm, and her last job was at Sparton Manufacturing in Flora. She also volunteered at Clay County Hospital in the auxiliary which she enjoyed very much. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at music on Tuesday nights. Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who took pride in caring for her family and home.
She is survived by a son: Larry (Linda) Cook of Valier; a daughter: Linda (Vic) Ackerson of Flora; 5 grandchildren: Angie (Jeff) Edgmon, Kim (Nat) Workman, Emily Cook, Tiffanie (Phillip) Perkins, and Jonathan Ackerson; 7 great-grandchildren: Kylee (Seth) Overton, Noah, Jacob, and Luke Edgmon, and Katelyn, Carter, and Samantha Workman; and 1 great-great-grandson: Ryan Overton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters: Rosie, Ruby, Betty, and Shirley; infant sister: Dorothy; and brother: Danny.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, at the First Church of God in Flora. Interment will follow in Cisne Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and from 10 until 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to the First Church of God in Flora or the New Hope Church in Ina, Larry Cook, Pastor. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So sorry for your loss
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for Barbara's family. May God's peace and comfort be with you.
Our condolences to the family! We were their neighbors for awhile on 7th street! They were very kind to us and our two sons!
To all the family, We are so sorry for your loss. Barb was a great friend. I will sure will miss her. She taught me a lot. So glad her and Carroll are back together again. God bless you and give you comfort during this time. Love 💘 you.
We're so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Linda and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind and caring Christian lady. We remember her fondly when we were members at First Baptist. She always had a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. RIP Miss Barbara❤️
Linda, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss. Bobbi was a very lovely woman. Keeping your families in my thoughts and prayers.
sure am sorry about your mom. big hugs. our mom and your mom was such good friends.
So sorry for your loss. Barb was such a sweet and loving lady. Prayers for her family
I worked at Spartons with your mom and dad . They were good friends with my mom and dad , went to same church and I remember their weekly music at the hub when they all got together . Mom and Barbara were such good friends , so sorry for your loss and now they can all have their get together again in heaven. 🙏
Sorry for your loss,she was a sweet lady and will be missed by all.
We are so sorry you have lost your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.❤️
Aunt Barbara was a wonderful sweet Christian lady. Always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She will be missed by everyone. Fly high Aunt Barbara
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