Evelyn Lorena Cook
Evelyn L. (Morris) Cook, age 83 of Fair Grove, Missouri peacefully passed away on June 30, 2020 in her home after a short illness. She was born February 12, 1937 in El Dorado, Kansas to Ray Henry and Bertha Eleanor (Smith) Morris.
She graduated high school in Benton, KS, class of 1955 and retired from City Utilities in Springfield, MO after over 25 years of service. After retirement, Evelyn was an avid antiquer and would travel many miles in search of chicken salt and pepper shakers to add to her collection. She also loved to go on trips with her family and friends, enjoyed her numerous flower gardens, going out to eat, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one son Christopher Ray Cook, three brothers Roy Eugene, Ray Dean, and William Robert “Bob” Morris. She is survived by one son Michael Allen and wife Marilyn Cook of Fair Grove, two grandchildren Marlana (Amanda) of Springfield and James-Michael (Chelsea) Cook of Fair Grove. One nephew Scott Morris, and one niece Lesli Gerardo, sister-in-law Velma Cook, and other family and friends.
Special thanks to Integrity Hospice team for their support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a cancer society of your choice.
Graveside services will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Fair Grove, MO, at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Inc.
Family will be gathering at the funeral home from 1:00-2:00 Friday, July 3, with procession to follow.