She was preceded in death by all of her immediate family; Mother, Mary Lunde, two brothers, Jerry Connelly and Bill Connelly, two sisters, Maxine Scott and Betty Boyle, son, George Cookson, daughter, Sheryl Cookson. She was also preceded in death by her longtime companion, Vince Servello who took great care of her for many years and his granddaughter Gianna Servello. Survivors include Vince's children, Sheila, Vincent Jr., Teresa and Tony and also 7 grandchildren.
She will be buried with her family at Belton Cemetery.