Ruth Ellen Cook

Ruth Ellen Cook, 86 passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Meadows Manor East. She was born December 15, 1931 in Terre Haute to Earl J. Hart and Mary [Smith] Hart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 56 years, Orval “Joe” Cook; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Ruth is survived by her daughter Jo Ellen Thomas and her husband Darren; 3 sons, Larry Cook and his wife Donna, Garry Cook and his wife Janice, and Virgil Cook and his wife Treva; her sister Dorothy Jackman and her husband Ed; several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a life-long member of the Eighth Avenue Baptist Church. Ruth enjoyed cooking and crocheting. Most of all she loved raising her children and taking care of her family. Visitation will be Monday, December 17, 2018 from 11 AM – 1 PM in Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will follow at 1 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Winson officiating. Ruth will be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net