Ellen Cook Obituary
Ellen's funeral service will be held on November 19, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Gurganus Pearce-Pierce Family Cemetery in Richlands, NC.
Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Maurice Junior Cook, parents, Rueben E. Pearce and Emma Swinson; her sister, Lottie Pearce; and her son, Dwight Eugene Cook.
She is survived by her sons Michael Dennis Cook, and Brian David Cook and his better half Tamarra McCoy, and daughter-in-law Cindy Cook.
210 Hargett St, Richlands, NC 28574
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