Nellie Cook

1926 - 2015

HOWE - Nellie Mae Cook, age 89, of Howe, Texas, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Texoma Healthcare Center in Sherman. She was born May 28, 1926 in Pottsboro, Texas to James Millard and Rilla McGuffee. She married Jessie Knox Cook on October 8, 1954 at the First Baptist Church in Howe.

Nellie was a faithful, devoted wife and mother and showed unconditional love for her family and friends. She loved to play the piano and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had an unwavering faith in God, loved to read her Bible and prayed much for others. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Howe. She and her husband taught the junior training union class for many years and ministered together in the nursing homes. Nellie was also recognized by the church for her 50 years of service working with children.

She is survived by her children Mary Ruth Cook of Dallas, Linda Goucher of Howe, and Johnny Cook of Quinlan, grandchildren Amber Ewalt and husband Quinton of Pottsboro, Shannon Pugh of Howe, Chad Goucher and wife Sarah of Dallas, David Goucher of Denton, great grandchildren Cameron Pugh, Noah Pugh, Caleb Ewalt and Wyatt Ewalt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother James McGuffee.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at First Baptist Church in Howe with Roger Tidwell and Kevin Bouse officiating. Burial will follow at Holloway Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Scoggins Funeral Home at 637 West Van Alstyne Parkway in Van Alstyne.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory. You may sign the online guest book at www.scogginsfuneralhome.com.