Frances Elizabeth Cook

Frances Elizabeth McDuffie Cook, age 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Hospice Care in Cabarrus County. She was born on September 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Earl and Eunice Hanley McDuffie. Before her retirement, Frances worked as a packer for Frito-Lay. She was also a faithful and devoted member of Enochville Church of God. Frances was an avid UNC Tar Heels basketball fan and Dallas Cowboys football fan. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, cooking, and preparing special meals and baked goods for her family. Above all else, Frances cherished her family. Her love for them knew no bounds, and they were truly the center of her world. She held a particularly special place in her heart for her grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable joy and happiness. Her love, devotion, and the countless memories she created with those closest to her will forever be treasured.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years Bobby Cook; grandson Camden Cohick; brothers Marion, James, Earl Jr, and Willie McDuffie; and sisters Mary Sue Lunsford, Blondine Cromer, Elsie Brown, Betty Pethel, and Joan Freeman.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Tammy Cook, Tim Cook, and Robin Cohick(Keith); grandchildren Melissa Harris (Matt), Chris Faw (Summer), and MacKenzie Harkey (Hunter); great-grandchildren Hayley Hartsell, Chloe Hartsell (Peyton); Jaxx Harris, McKinley Faw, and Marshal Faw; great-great grandchildren Delilah Hartsell and Luca Nary; honorary grandchildren Savannah Huffman (Kirk) and their children Liberty, Zander, and Kai; along with many other nieces, nephews, and friends that loved her dearly.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 pm with Pastor Carl Fosdick officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. In leiu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Camden Cohick’s Music Scholarship Fund at www.camdencohicksloveofmusicscholarship.org

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Angels at Heart Assisted Living for the compassionate care provided over the past several years, as well as to the staff at Atrium Health and Hospice Palliative Care Cabarrus for their kindness, love, and support during these past few weeks. We are truly grateful to each and every one of you for all you have done. Your care and compassion will never be forgotten.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cook family.