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Patricia Cooke Obituary
Patricia Lee Johnson Cooke, 47, of Madison Heights, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Stephen Harlan Cooke.
Born March 1, 1963, in Lincoln, Neb., she was the daughter of Edward Lowell and Gloria Stevens Johnson, of Madison Heights. She was an Administrative Assistant with Harris Corporation and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father in law, the Rev. Dr. Harlan Cooke.
In addition to her husband and parents, Patricia leaves to cherish her memory four children, Steven Cody Johnson, Jillian Amber Conner and husband, Dustin, Nicholas Evan Cooke, and Katelin Marie Cooke, all of Madison Heights; six sisters, Barbara Johnson, of Las Vegas, Nev., Debra Johnson, of Madison Heights, and Susan Burton, Sandra Musgrave, June Champoux and Joan Kimball, all of Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Alyssa June Conner and Ayden Joshua Conner; and her mother-in-law, Barbara June Cooke, of Madison Heights.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Faith Baptist Church, with the Rev. Brian Hudson and Rev. Ray Bucklew officiating. Interment will follow in Meade Cemetery.
Friends are invited to view Patricia at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, and at 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at the church.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Faith Baptist Church.
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Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is serving the family.
Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Cooke
Rick and Sharon Hunter
October 21, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. God bless you.
Steve Coleman
October 21, 2010
Trisha was a very special lady that helped each and every person without a second thought and would always have a sweet smile on her face no matter how her day was going. She will be deeply missed by everyone and our prayers go out to her special family that she thought the world of. I thank God for sharing her special kindness with us and allowing me to have worked with her each day here at Harris. May God bless each of her family and help them in their time of need.
Steve Coleman
October 21, 2010
Trisha was a very special lady that helped each and every person without a second thought and would always have a sweet smile on her face no matter how her day was going. She will be deeply missed by everyone and our prayers go out to her special family that she thought the world of. I thank God for sharing her special kindness with us and allowing me to have worked with her each day. May God bless each of her family and help with at this time of need.
Katelyn Cooke
October 20, 2010
mom, i still cant even believe youre not here. i used to never let myself believe that you would someday be gone. you fought all the way until the last second of your life & im thankful to call you my mom. i dont believe that you lost your battle, because look where you are now. completely healthy, safe, & pain free. im going to miss you like crazy, but i would never want to take away the happiness that you have now. you better have one heck of a time in heaven, you loser ;) love you momma. ill see you soon !
Donna Hodges
October 20, 2010
Steve and family, I was so saddened to hear about your loss. I read the tributes already left by those who knew Trisha and I feel I really missed out by not knowing her. You are all in my prayers that God will give you the comfort you need and will sustain you during this difficult time. What a blessing to know that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"!! Here is a quote we found shortly after Mom passed away that really means a lot to me and I hope it will bring some comfort to you now.
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
God Bless You All!
Phil&Linda Mollendor
October 20, 2010
Steve and family we are so sorry for your loss,we did not know trish well, but I remeber her out going personality and smile when we met her!Our pryaers and thoughts are with all of you today and the days that will follow!
June Abbott
October 20, 2010
you will be greatly missed. She always had a smile on her face and was ready to help anyway she could. My heart goes out to all of you, and you are in my prayers. Your Ikon Friend
Paul Jasiewicz
October 20, 2010
Trish was one of the first people to help me at Harris. In spite of all her challenges, she took the time to provide what was needed. I will miss her great spirit. May God provide her family comfort and strength
Paula Roland
October 19, 2010
My dear, funny friend - I have never met anyone with a wit so quick. You had me laughing in the beginning and crying at the end. Your love for your family and friends was always evident and I will miss you dear friend. I'll see you in eternity and laugh with you again. I'm praying God will provide comfort for your family now as only our Heavenly Father can do.
Tara Wilmer
October 19, 2010
With a heavy heart, I say goodbye to my dear friend, Trisha. I am truly blessed to have counted her as not only my friend, but a member of my 'family.' I pray that you all find peace in knowing that she loved you all with her entire being. Her family was her world, and she lit up with the mention of each one of you. Thank you, God, for allowing me to experience the joy that was Trisha Cooke.
Praying for God's comfort to you all.
Pam Phillips
October 19, 2010
My friend Trisha. There are no words that will ever express what our friendship over the years has meant to me. My life has been blessed many times over from your being in it. I know the angels rejoiced upon your arrive. I take comfort that I will see you again in eternity. May God comfort your family.
Mike Frazier
October 19, 2010
Trisha will be missed by all of us at Harris who knew her. She fought so long and so bravely. She kept coming to work and didn't give up. She'll be in our hearts and minds forever.
Conni Cowan Holloway
October 18, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss...I still remember how thrilled I was when your family with 7 GIRLS moved into my neighborhood such a long time ago...I remember the pool your parents put up in the summer and the fun we had running up and down the block playing.
God's comfort on you all.
Sincerely,
Rebel Hagan
October 18, 2010
Trisha, I will miss your wry witt and unique sense of humor as will all of your friends and loved ones. I am more blessed than I can say for having had the opportunity to call you friend for so very many years! Praying for your family to be comforted in the knowledge that all of Heaven rejoiced at your coming home and that one day we will all be together again for eternity.
Denise Massey
October 18, 2010
It's hard to express the sadness I feel. The last time I saw Trish was at our 'joint cancer free party'. It was so shocking to know that it had returned to her and then took her from our lives. She fought her battle very hard and is rewarded in heaven now. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. She will be remembered by me and all of her Oklahoma girlfriends forever.
Deanna Kinney
October 18, 2010
Trisha was always an inspiration and she will be dearly missed. Our comfort now must come from the knowledge that she rests in the arms of the Lord and is no longer suffering. May you, her family also find peace and comfort in that knowledge.
Steve Riddle
October 18, 2010
I am praying for the Cooke family and I know that GOD is watching over you in these hard times. There aren't enough words to say how sorry I am. Trish was a wonderful lady.
Angie Christopherson
October 18, 2010
I will miss your smiling face and our talks about the children and grandchildren. You will always be remembered in my heart as a dear sweet friend. May God bless your family with comfort and keep them always in the shadow of his wings.
Mickey/Roxanne Higgins
October 18, 2010
Mickey and I are saddened to hear of the passing of such a sweet, sweet lady. It is wonderful to know that she is no longer in pain and that she is sitting in the presence of the King. We are praying for your family in this difficult time. Our love and prayers,
Mickey & Roxanne Higgins
Jerri Beth Wilmouth
October 18, 2010
Trisha will be missed by some many...anyone who had the honor of knowing her could not help but be drawn to her sense of humor, faithfullness, and heart. She was a dear friend to so many people and our hearts are heavy today. But I know that she is already looking down on all of us and saying don't cry for me but remember all of the happy joyous times we were able to share and cherish each memory! You are all in my thoughts and prayers today and for many days to come.
Fred Fitte
October 18, 2010
I never had the opportunity to meet Trish in person, but spoke to her many times. She was always supportive and would go out of her way to help those of us who worked outside of Lynchburg. I am saddened by her passing and know she will be missed. I sincerely appreciate everthing she did to help me when I first came to the company.
Fred Fitte
Harris Corp.
October 18, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Trisha's passing. She is in the arms of the Lord now and not suffering. I will truely miss our chats whenever I pass her desk. I pray for God's comforting hand to rest on each of her family and loved ones. May God bless and keep you all. Ralph Reider (Appomattox Va)
Julia Somerdin
October 18, 2010
I am so sad - things were going all better for you when I last saw you back in Feburary. We were talking about I will stop by and say hi to you when I am back to Lynchburg in October. I will be missing you.
Rex Barfuss
October 18, 2010
A true light of joy has been taken home, in my visits to Lynchburg for Harris, it was always a joy to say hello to Trisha and she her smile - she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time of transition and change... trust in the Lord and all things will be right.
Ruthann Schmitt
October 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Danielle Marcella
October 18, 2010
October 18, 2010
In loving memory of a beautiful wife, mother and friend. We will love you and miss you always.
October 18, 2010
You will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to your family and friends at this difficult time. Ashlee Mays
Philip Jones
October 18, 2010
Deepest sympathy to the Cooke family. A great lady has passed and will be missed by all who knew her.
Treva Hicks
October 17, 2010
I am so sadden to hear of Trish's passing and I can't begin to express my deep sympathy. She was the most awesome of friends and she loved her family so deeply - with all her heart. I will always cherish her quick wit, beautiful smile, ornery streak and loving heart. Trish has so many wonderful attributes, those of us fortunate enough to have experienced her touch are so much the better for it. Trish will be sadly missed but I know she is already making everyone laugh in heaven. Her memories will forever be in our hearts. May the love of friends and family help through this time.
jean powell
October 17, 2010
you will be greatly missed my heart goes out to all of you,you are in my prayers.
Dru Howard
October 17, 2010
In times like these words cannot express how deeply you will be missed and many times I have thought about the courageous battle you have been fighting. I am praying that God will keep and protect your family in His care.
October 17, 2010
We are going to miss you and you were such a special friend to me
love,
Chris and Stefanie Russell
Pat Clements
October 17, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear that Trisha has passed away. She was a dear friend who worked with me several years ago at GLAD Manufacturing. We started at the same time and even though we went our separate ways, she always kept in touch with me. My heart goes out to the family and I know that God will help you through this sad time. I was blessed to know her.
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