Gertrude Eaker Cook, 83, was a daughter to the late Clyde and Ruth Thomas Eaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray "Smokey" Cook in 1993; brothers, David Eaker and Bill Eaker; sister, Dean Silman Nelson.
Her family spent their lives in Lincoln County.
Mrs. Cook was a life-long member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. Her Faith was her rock for all ages. She loved working with age extremes; children and seniors. Although somewhat conservative, she was nonjudgmental and served as a great role model for acceptance. She believed all people deserved forgiveness and mercy. In difficult times, she always trusted in God to lead her. She was a constant companion as a wife, a dedicated mother and loyal friend. Gertrude was also a homemaker, dedicated textile employee and faithful church worker. She volunteered countless hours to minister to others. Her life's example taught quiet lessons and is a lasting testament.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 16 June 2013 by Warlick Funeral Home
Her family spent their lives in Lincoln County.
Mrs. Cook was a life-long member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. Her Faith was her rock for all ages. She loved working with age extremes; children and seniors. Although somewhat conservative, she was nonjudgmental and served as a great role model for acceptance. She believed all people deserved forgiveness and mercy. In difficult times, she always trusted in God to lead her. She was a constant companion as a wife, a dedicated mother and loyal friend. Gertrude was also a homemaker, dedicated textile employee and faithful church worker. She volunteered countless hours to minister to others. Her life's example taught quiet lessons and is a lasting testament.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 16 June 2013 by Warlick Funeral Home
Gertrude Eaker Cook, 83, was a daughter to the late Clyde and Ruth Thomas Eaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray "Smokey" Cook in 1993; brothers, David Eaker and Bill Eaker; sister, Dean Silman Nelson.
Her family spent their lives in Lincoln County.
Mrs. Cook was a life-long member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. Her Faith was her rock for all ages. She loved working with age extremes; children and seniors. Although somewhat conservative, she was nonjudgmental and served as a great role model for acceptance. She believed all people deserved forgiveness and mercy. In difficult times, she always trusted in God to lead her. She was a constant companion as a wife, a dedicated mother and loyal friend. Gertrude was also a homemaker, dedicated textile employee and faithful church worker. She volunteered countless hours to minister to others. Her life's example taught quiet lessons and is a lasting testament.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 16 June 2013 by Warlick Funeral Home
Her family spent their lives in Lincoln County.
Mrs. Cook was a life-long member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. Her Faith was her rock for all ages. She loved working with age extremes; children and seniors. Although somewhat conservative, she was nonjudgmental and served as a great role model for acceptance. She believed all people deserved forgiveness and mercy. In difficult times, she always trusted in God to lead her. She was a constant companion as a wife, a dedicated mother and loyal friend. Gertrude was also a homemaker, dedicated textile employee and faithful church worker. She volunteered countless hours to minister to others. Her life's example taught quiet lessons and is a lasting testament.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 16 June 2013 by Warlick Funeral Home
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