Theola “Thee” Jean DeCook, 96, of Davenport, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice, Bettendorf, IA. Visitation will be Monday, May 3, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 am at Our Lady of Victory Church, Davenport with a funeral mass following at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church Foundation or Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.
Thee was born on June 30, 1924 in Davenport, IA. Daughter of Arthur and Ella Miekley. She married Vincent Evo DeCook on April 18, 1949 in Davenport. Thee worked at J.C Penney for many years. She took great delight in raising her children and spending her time cooking, baking, knitting and crocheting. She was very involved in the Ladies Circles at Our Lady of Victory Church. One of her greatest joys in life was being with her family and holding her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Thee is survived by her children; sons, Joseph of Davenport, IA, Timothy of Marion, IA; daughter, Julie(Ken) Huck of Fairview, TX; 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents; brother, Robert Miekley; sister, Madeline Wallarab and daughter-in-law, Erica DeCook
Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting Thee’s obituary at www.weertsfh.com
