Artelle Cook Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Artelle Cook, age 92 passed from this life on July 5, 2016 at her home west of Sentinel. Artelle was born on June 8, 1924 in Archer City, Texas to Gordon H. Strange and Artelle (Millirons) Strange. Artelle grew up in Snyder then moved to Indianhoma, but spent the last 64 years at her home west of Sentinel. Artelle married Frank Cook on May 9, 1938 in Walters, Oklahoma. They were blessed with five children. Artelle and Frank worked side by side to build their trucking company, as well as their farming and ranching operation. In Artelle’s early years she was a member of the Port Country Cousin’s. She enjoyed ceramics and gardening, but her gift was sewing. She lovingly made many of her children’s clothes alone with quilts for her family. Her life was raising her children and loved to spend quality time with them. She loved her yearly trips to California to visit her daughter and family. Artelle is survived by her daughter Fran Havens and husband Darrell of Palmdale, California, son Jerry Cook of Sentinel, son Doug Cook and wife Mickie of Lone Wolf, son Danny Cook and wife Sherial of Carter, and daughter-in-law Candy Cook of Hobart. Artelle leaves a legacy of nine grandchildren: Dara Hedrick, Denise Yusuf, Darla Wagner and husband Tom, Denver Cook, Ryvers Cook and wife Patricia, Derek Cook, Jade Bennitt and husband Chris, Rachel Graham and husband Caleb, Danna Ridling and husband Rebel; thirteen great-grandchildren: Kyle Hedrick, Hayli Wagner, Morgan and Caroline Yusuf, Hayley and Hayden Cook, Eden and Lola Cook, Hudson and Grayson Bennitt, Emersyn and Decklyn Ridling, and Kash Graham. Artelle was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank and son Dale Cook. Graveside Services for Artelle will held Friday, 10:00 A.M., July 8, 2016 at Port Cemetery.

Artelle Cook

June 8, 1924 - July 5, 2016

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