Marilyn Louise Cook

Marilyn Louise Gay Cook lived a life that was dedicated to others. Her life began October 12, 1942 in Winfield Kansas. The first child born to Harold W. and Leoma C. Gay she was raised in a loving family that included a younger brother William.

Marilyn was a dedicated wife to husband T. Walter Cook. They met on Main Street in Winfield. Although Marilyn played hard to catch, Walt was finally able to convince her that he was her beau and they were married on June 7,1964.

The marriage was blessed with three children; Greg (born April 1,1969); Gretchen (May 12,1973); and Joshua (November 15,1977). They enjoyed a loving and caring marriage that lasted over 50 years.

Marilyn was a devoted mother. She did enjoy a successful career, although interrupted by her dedication to her children. She attended Winfield public schools graduating from Winfield High School in 1960. She continued her education by completing a degree at William Newton School of Nursing in Winfield in 1963. Her first assignment as a Registered Nurse was in Akrin, Ohio in 1964. She was employed by Akron General Hospital and quickly rose to the position of Charge Nurse.

In 1966 Marilyn and Walt made the decision to move to Houston. There she was employed at Methodist Hospital in the Scoliosis Unit, where she was again swiftly rose to Charge Nurse. Marilyn left Methodist to work as a Psychiatric Nurse for a clinic before saying goodbye to start her family. She returned to work in 1986 as a Psychiatric Nurse for a Rehab Hospital before confirming her love for children by becoming a School Nurse in 2000.

She enjoyed many activities including he long time membership in a sorority that began in 1972. She held several offices including President. Her dedication was rewarded by being selected for Miss Congeniality, Woman of the Year, and Sweetheart for several years.

Marilyn’s faith in Christ is evident in every step she took in life. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church located in Kingwood TX. She was a dedicated member of BSF(Bible Study Fellowship) for more than 30 years where she a study leader on several occasions.

Her family members were blessed to enjoy Marilyn’s sense of adventure which was evident in her travels. She reveled in the chance to get away with family. Josh, Walt and Marilyn went on several motorcycle trips around the U S and into Canada. Gretchen and Marilyn enjoyed trips to Disney almost yearly with Gretchen and Jason’s son, Jackson. Brandon and Colby(Greg and Diana’s children) were thrilled by a trip to Washington D.C.

She was lucky enough to live in a neighborhood where family extended outside of her front door. She loved her neighbors and friends as they loved her. This is evident by the love and support that they have provided during the family’s time of mourning.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her father Harold, and brother William. She is survived and sorely missed by her mother Leoma, husband Walt, sister-in-law Francis, daughter Gretchen, sons Greg and Josh, daughter-in-law Diana, son-in-law Jason, four grandchildren Monica and her husband Alton, Brandon, Colby, and Jackson, and one great grandchild Caylee.