Elsye M. Hook

Elsye M. Hook Battle Creek Elsye M. Hook, 80, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday afternoon, January 26, 2010. She was born in Springfield, Tennessee on March 13, 1929 the daughter of Garnet and Sally Rice. Elsye retired from the Kellogg Company in 1985 after more than 38 years of faithful service. Elsye married her husband of 63 years, Charles E. "Charlie" Hook in Springfield, Tennessee on January 26, 1947; he survives. She is also survived by her son, Danny (Cheryl) Hook of Portage; 2 grandchildren, Angela (Jesus Murillo) Hook of Wisconsin and Tony (Emily) Hook of California; a sister, Peggy (Tom) Masters of Tennessee and many nieces and nephews. Elsye was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club, a charter member of the Birchwood United Methodist Church and served as Worthy Matron 3 times for the Bryant & Battle Creek Chapter #153 O.E.S. She was very organized and had an incredible sense of humor. Elsye loved to travel and helped to plan many bus trips for various organizations. She loved everyone and was particularly fond of the children at her church where she was a mentor to so many of them. Elsye also was an adoring grandmother and loved to spend time with her family. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 6:00 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate Elsye's life will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. Robert Nystrom of Birchwood United Methodist Church and members of the Battle Creek Chapter #153 O.E.S., officiating. Entombment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the American Cancer Society or Birchwood United Methodist Church would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.