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Melody Cook Obituary

Cook Melody Choate Cook, 46, of Stanton, died Saturday in a boating accident at Lake JB Thomas near Snyder, Texas. Melody was born on February 24, 1964. and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1983. She and her husband, Kyle Cook, farmed in Martin County. She is survived by her husband, Kyle Cook, of Stanton; four children, Ragan Outlaw and husband, Justin of Greenwood, Justin Darden and wife, Casie of Big Spring, stepson, Kevin Cook and stepdaughter, Kayla Cook both of Stanton; four grandchildren, Hunter Outlaw, Brannon Darden, Bryleigh Darden, and Wheeler Cook; her parents, Wade and Toni Choate and brother, Kyle Choate, all of Midland. The family suggests memorials be made to the Heritage Museum of Big Spring, 510 Scurry, Big Spring, Texas 79720 or to a charity of your choice. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Barbara Kirk-Norris, pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Feb. 8, 2011.

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February 13, 2011

My heart goes out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Romine Forester
Fort Worth, TX

Larry & Kay Plumlee

February 12, 2011

With sadden hearts we sent you God's peace and our Prayers.
Larry & Kay (Blinco) Plumlee

Kay & Larry Plumlee

February 12, 2011

Our hearts were sadden to hear of your loss. May GOD's Peace comfort you now and forever. Larry & Kay (Blinco) Plumlee

Erycka Johnson

February 11, 2011

May the light that was Melody, remain bright in the lives of us all with the wonderful memories she created throughout her life.

Marsha "Marti" Scott

February 9, 2011

Toni and Wade, my deepest heartfelt love and sympathy to you and the family in the loss of your beautiful daughter. My prayers are with you all during this sadness of your loved daughter.

Becky Rodgers

February 8, 2011

Kayla,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and all of your family are in my Prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Allison Garvin

February 8, 2011

My heart is in grief with you and all of your family. You are in my prayers and will continue to be. I am here for you in any way that you need me. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

Jacque and Martin del Valle

February 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
With love

Beaver & Veneta Ramsey

February 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Darr and Joyce Huckaby

February 8, 2011

Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers. May you be comforted by faith and friends...both near and far.
With Christian love...Darr and Joyce Huckaby

Vickie Robinson

February 8, 2011

Kyle, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My last personal memory of Melody will be that she was happy. If there is anything that I can do for any of you, please let me know.

Vickie (Jeffcoat) Robinson

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