Roberta A. Cook

Roberta Allard Cook passed away peacefully at Legacy Memory Care in Waterloo, Illinois November 9th, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Roberta was born in Christopher, Illinois, October 3rd, 1937, to August and Elva Allard. She later moved to Belleville, Illinois, where she met, fell in love, and married her husband, Ronald Cook. Roberta and Ron spent 53 happy years together. They raised four children: Rhonda (Dave) Metcalf, Rochelle Bennoch, Robert (Michaela) Cook, and Richard Cook. Roberta had one sister, Naomi, who preceded her in death.

Roberta worked alongside Ron for 30 years at the London Shoe Shop in downtown Bellville. She also had many other talents, hobbies, and interests. Her talents included playing the piano, writing short stories, plays, and many poems. Roberta had a passion for music, dance, musical and live theatre.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren: Alexander (Harika), August, Skyler, Erik, Christopher, Anna, and Blake. Roberta was especially close to nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. Her most ardent calling was genealogy. Over the years she researched her lineage back to the 7th century.

She was loved and will be missed by many.

A celebration of her life will be held at: Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Sunday, November 19th, 2017,

1:00-4:00 PM, Bellville, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to:

Hospice of Southern Illinois

204 Halfway Rd

Marion, Illinois 62959

MASC Monroe Actors Stage Company

2025 S. Main

Waterloo, Illinois 62298