Myra Muriel Sullivan Turner "Merle" Cooke

1907 - 2006

BORN

1907

DIED

2006

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Myra Cooke Obituary

Myra Muriel "Merle" Sullivan Turner Cooke, 98, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, in Arlington.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Arlington Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Arlington Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Arlington, 210 W. South St., Arlington, Texas 76010.

Mrs. Cooke was born in Lone Grove on Nov. 23, 1907, to Reeve and Katherine Patience Sullivan. She attended Howard Payne College and was a teacher in Texas rural schools in the early years of her marriage. After moving to Arlington in 1943, Mrs. Cooke was employed by the Citizen Journal, Ling-Temco-Vought Corp. and the University of Texas at Arlington. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Arlington for 63 years.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Martin "Dan" Turner; her second husband, Robert "Bob" Cooke; her son, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bobby Eugene Turner; and stepdaughter, Lucille "Lucy" Cooke Mebus.

Survivors: Daughter, Myra Nell "Mikey" Latham and husband, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Willard Latham of Arlington; daughter-in-law, Jacquelin "Jackie" Turner of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Reva Jackson and husband, Jack Jackson, of Tyler; 11 granchildren; two stepgrandsons; a granddaughter-in-law; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Myra Cooke

9 Entries

Thomas Latham

March 6, 2007

My Grandmother was one of the most important people in my life. She taught me through her example how to treasure being yourself, treasure your family, and enjoy each day. I have too many memories of Granny to capture in words. Most can only be communicated with a smile. She always called me her "Sidekick" when I was little and she showed such love to my children, her great-grandchildren that it made my heart melt. I miss you Granny Cookie!

Samuel Litzler II

November 28, 2006

Granny was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life. Her spirit for life was unequaled. Her Ice Coffee was pretty tasty too. I’ll never forget driving to Denny’s to have lunch with her while she “showed off” her Great Grandson to the wait staff. She was more interested in making me blush than ordering food. She is also the one person who had the strength to look me in the eye and ask me if I had accepted Jesus as my Savior. When I didn’t give a good enough answer she took my hand and asked Jesus to watch over and protect me. I accepted Jesus on the spot and felt an overwhelming calm and happiness come over me. Thank you Granny! I love you and can’t wait to see you again in Heaven!

Your Great Grandson and Ice Coffee Fan!

Samuel Joseph Litzler II

Mariam McDonnell(Shahzada)

November 26, 2006

My great grandmother, what words can express what she means to me. She was a gentel soul, always with kind words and a smile for everyone she knew,being the great granddaughter I always felt like she saved the kindest words and sweetest smile for me. I remember fondly afternoons after grade school when she would pick me up,take me to her home, we would spend whole afternoons talking,sharing laughs and wonderful stories from her long well lived life. As a child, and even now as an adult, her stories make me laugh and smile. It is with a heavy heart that i bid her farewell, my dearest and most loving Granny Cooke.

Victor Rundquist

November 17, 2006

Granny Cook was an inspiration to all. We wil miss her forever!

Love,
Amber and Victor Rundquist

Beverly Turner Ferris

November 17, 2006

Granny has always been the example I tried to live up to. Patient, loving, laughing, gentle, soft spoken....

Thank you Grandma

Steve & Genny Leach

November 17, 2006

Myra was our friend. We love her and she will be missed.

Jim & Nita Needham

November 17, 2006

Aunt Merle has been an inspiration to us all.

Susan Arneault

November 16, 2006

Our Granny was an amazing, loving, compassionate and generous woman with an incredible sense of humor. Our memories of and with her are priceless. She and I used to joke "If I go before you, I'll wait for you. If you go before me, wait for me." Go on to be with all of your loved ones that went before, Granny...just promise to come back and get me when it's my time.

your granddaughter and great-grandson, Susan and Ben

Vanessa Simpson and Janie Haliburton

November 16, 2006

I met Mrs. Cooke while visiting my aunt (Janie Haliburton), and my heart goes out to her family. I will keep you in my prayers, just sitting with Mrs Cooke and her daughter Mikey was a treat for me and I learned so much through my time with them. May God keep you all in His loving and comforting arms.

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