Melvina J. Cook

Melvina J. Cook, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Melvina was born to William H and Ruth M (Dyer) Cook in Independence, MO.

On August 19, 1955 she married George Leslie Cook, Jr. Melvina and George (known to friends as GL) had just celebrated their 63rd anniversary on the previous Sunday.

Melvina always liked visiting with anyone with an open ear, playing cards, bingo, an occasional trip to play the slots and keeping her hands busy with craft projects.

Melvina is survived by her husband; GL, children; David, Richard, Brenda and Gary. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren; Jason, Abby, Sam, Stephanie, Monica and Cameron (CJ) and 8 great grandchildren; Eric, Evan, Nolan, Ethan, Emma, Landon, Chevy and Bruce.

Services will be held at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel, 509 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO. Visitation will be on August 30 from 10-11 am with service to follow. Interment immediately afterward at Mound Grove Cemetery, 1818 N. River Blvd., Independence, MO.