Lucile Reubush Cook

Mrs. Lucile Reubush Cook, 102, of Harrisonburg, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at Sunnyside Retirement Community. A daughter of the late Charles Brown Reubush, Sr. and Vada Lenora Henkle Reubush, she was born on November 13, 1920, in Rockingham County. Lucile graduated from McGaheysville High School in 1937. Lucile enjoyed her high school class reunions including the Reunion of Classes 1909 - 1950 held June 11, 2011. She attended Madison College, now James Madison University. She was a secretary/bookkeeper for many years at several prominent businesses in the area. They included the Agriculture office in Harrisonburg, VA, Hensley Sales & Service, a Chevrolet dealership in Elkton, VA, Massanutten Hatchery in Harrisonburg, VA which later became Wampler Foods, Hatchery Division, Dicksons Drug Store & Grocery in Bridgewater, VA, Triangle E By-Products in Linville, VA and Dominion Manufacturing, in Bridgewater, VA. Before becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church on Court Square, she was a member of the Cross Keys Presbyterian Church in Rockingham County. At First Presbyterian, she taught Sunday School, was active in the Presbyterian Women and a member of the Sallie Blosser Ladies Bible Class, where she served as treasurer. She received the honorary life membership in Presbyterian women. She was also a member of the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Lucile was a lifelong reader and passed her love of books onto her daughter. Lucile liked to do crossword puzzles and the Daily News-Record Cryptoquote every day of her life, all her life. She also liked to do jigsaw puzzles and play Scrabble and go to the movies with her daughter. On November 3, 1945, she married Verlin Ronsford Cook, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2003. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Aileen Cook O’Connell, of Bridgewater; a brother, Harry Lee Reubush and wife, Libbie Fletcher Reubush and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Reubush Foltz, a brother, C. B. Reubush, Jr., a sister, Helen Reubush Magalis and a son-in-law, Vincent Duane O’Connell. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Massanutten Cross Keys Cemetery, with Rev. Pat L. Spears officiating. Friends are welcome to call at the Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Those desiring to, may make memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church, 17 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 in her memory. Online condolences and fond memories may be sent to the family at www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com