Laura Belle Cook

Laura Belle Cook, age 87, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:58 AM at her son's residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kokomo to the late Lee Paul and Evelyn Alberta (McQuiston) Bone on June 18, 1936. Laura married Harold Cook on June 23, 1954 and he preceded her in death on November 9, 1992. Laura spent her life caring for her grandchildren. Once they were all grown, she worked for Howard County Children's Center, where she retired. She enjoyed attending her church, Brookside Free Methodist Church. Her passion was baking birthday cakes for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening flowers and spending time with her family. Surviving are two sons, Steve (Connie) Cook and Brian Cook; daughter-in-law, Janie Cook; son-in-law, Dennis Pyke; eleven grandchildren, Tony Cook, Gary (Tami) Cook, Chad (Terri) Cook, Matt (Harmony) Cook, Adam (Vanessa) Gibson, Michelle (Paul) Munoz, Nate (Sierra) Gibson, Amber (Chad) Appleton, Jake (Allison) Gibson, Kayla (Adam) Huff, Blaine (Hailey) Pyke; and many great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Preceded in death is her loving husband, Harold; son, Greg Cook; two daughters, Pam Gibson and Penny Pyke; and two grandchildren, April Gibson and Justin Cook. There will be a time of visitation for Laura on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00PM. Pastor Jeff Bradley and Doug Benham will be officiating. Burial will follow to Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Laura's memory to Brookside Free Methodist Church, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.