Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Mickie Cook
Aug 26th, 1933 - Apr 14th, 2022Mickie June Cook, age 88, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, April 14, 2022, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She was born August 26, 1933, in Clay County, the daughter of Earl and Ruby Erma (Raley) Cailteux. She was united in marriage to Russell D. Cook on November 26, 1950, in Olney, and together they shared 70 wedding anniversaries until his death August 25, 2021.
Mickie had worked in Fairfield at the garment factory before leaving her full-time job to play with her grandkids. She enjoyed taking care of cattle and horses and tending to her home. She was a member of the Xenia Christ United Church. Mickie and Russell were avid campers and especially enjoyed the friendships they made over the years while camping at Charley Brown Park.
She is survived by a son: Steve (Mary) Cook of Carmi; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Smiddie of Carmi, Kendra (Andy) Knott of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Karie (Danny) Farris of Newton; great-grandchildren: Jaxson and Madison Smiddie, Hattie, Sydnie, Ellie, and Josie Knott, and Adelyn, Landen, and Brady Farris.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a daughter: Janice Cook.
A graveside ceremony will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022, at Bunker Cemetery, near Rinard. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Xenia Christ United Church and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com