COOK, Kathleen A., 73, passed away November 18, 2011. She was a Valrico resident for 49 years before moving to Live Oak. She is survived by John, her husband of 56 years; sister, Minnie Green; brother, James Sweat; children; Cynthia A. Fletcher, John L. Cook, Jr., and wife Sherry, Ralph Allen Cook and wife Dana, Loretta Kathleen Blocker, and Darla Lynn Dillard and husband Jeff; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren, an extended family and numerous friends. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, November, 23, 2011, at Stowers Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior.