She was born January 01, 1951 the daughter of Irving and Anna (Moxham) Merwin. Born and raised in Jefferson, Etta grew up on the family farm.
For many years, Etta worked at the Lake Front Motel & Marina in Cooperstown.
She had a love for animals and especially loved her family. She was a people person and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Etta is survived by her husband, Richard Cook; two daughters, Sherri (Jim) Beasley and Rebecca "Becky" Empie (Jeff, predeceased); her sister, Wilma Hendrikson; grandchildren, Etta Soule, Christopher Soule, Sr., Tyler Gano, Bailey (Patrick) Ploutz, Kaitlyn (Justin) Michaels and Alexis Ploutz; great grandchildren, Christopher Soule, Jr. and Cedar Farnan; as well a numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Irving and Anna Merwin; her daughter, Shannon Gano; granddaughter, Makena Beasley; and brothers, Sonny Merwin, Gary Merwin, Sr. and Richie Merwin, Sr.
Services are pending and will be announced.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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