Patricia M Cooke

Patricia M Cooke, 83, of Lillian, AL, formerly of San Diego, CA, died peacefully on January 22, 2018, in her home. Born May 19, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of John and Elizabeth McCullough, Pat was united in marriage to Vince Cooke on August 27, 1955, a truly blessed day.

Pat graduated from Little Flower High School in Philadelphia and went on to become a Navy wife and mother. Pat and Vince raised six children, all of whom graduated college. Pat was a master of using her creative talent to sew clothes for her kids, decorate a home, cook delicious food, be an elegant hostess and a wonderful dancer and painter. Whether as the den mother, scout leader, office manager, as part of the sailing crew as she and Vince raced their sailboats, the Race Committee Timer for three Luis Vuitton Cup Campaigns, or managing every daily detail and emergency when Vince was deployed, Pat was the glue that held it all together.

Pat is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Captain Vincent E. Cooke, USN Ret. She is lovingly remembered by her brother, Thomas (Eileen) McCullough, of Salisbury Mills, PA, her six children; Patti (Daryl-deceased) Osborne, Colorado Springs, CO, Colleen (Daniel) Cooke-Salas, Chula Vista, CA, Vincent (Michele) Cooke, Woodstock, MD, Michelle Cooke, Exton, PA, Pete Cooke, La Crescenta, CA, Mia (Esley) Ottesen, Lillian, AL; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be Thursday, Jan. 25, 5-8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass Friday, Jan. 26, 11am. All events at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 10650 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32507