Penny Ellen Cook

Penny went on to graduate high school and marry Sonny Cook, with whom she raised 2 daughters and 4 stepchildren. She worked as a home health aide most of her life and was a faithful member of Mercy Church. She spent her life helping others and leading others to Christ. Her generosity and loving nature were unrivaled. Her love was unconditional and ongoing, and her loss will forever be felt by all those fortunate enough to have known her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Crystal; husband, Sonny Cook; her brothers, Rick Vannatter, Charlie Winters, and Jack Winters; and her sister, Kristy Winters.

Penny is survived by her daughters, DeAnn Pautler (Keith) and Crissy Purvis (Kevin); her step-sons, Darrell Monroe (Jenny), Andrew Cook (Tammy), and Mark Cook (Deanna); her step-daughter, Rebecca Rees (Eric); her grandchildren, Austin Markley, Jarrod Pautler (Jennifer), Noah (Bailey) Monroe, Jaidin Monroe, and Burgandi Purvis; her great-grandchildren, Blake Pautler and Taylor Pautler; her step-grandchildren, Brandie Cook, Brittany Cook, Kimberly Cook, Elliot Rhys (Derrick), Tyler Rees, and Aaron Cook; many step grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews that she raised as her own, including Helen, Dakota, Braden and Payten.

Visitation will be held at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN, on July 3, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 pm at the same location. Burial with Committal Service will take place immediately following the service at Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Rd, Kokomo.

Pallbearers will be Austin, Jarrod, Tyler, Payten, Dakota, Burgandi, Aaron and Noah.