Sabra Cook Obituary
Sabra Cook, age 79 of Idalou passed away September 30, 2023. She was born October 9, 1943 and was the only child of Joe Bailey and Willie Marie (Brummett) Robinson. She married Theodore “Junior” Cook on August 4, 1961 who preceded her in death on March 11, 2023 after 61 years of marriage.
Sabra’s top priority was loving and caring for her family. Making sure there was plenty to eat meant raising chickens, gardening, canning and milking the cow twice a day. It wasn’t fancy but you never went hungry. She nurtured many during her lifetime, including her grandchildren and extended family. After caring for her young children for many years, she began her working career at Sunnymead/SunnyFresh farms in Heckville for 9 years. She then worked for Lubbock Trailers for over 20 years until her retirement. She was a very dedicated employee always concerned about the success of the business. Sabra loved animals of all kinds, doctoring and doting on many four-legged friends throughout the years.
Survivors include her daughter Penny Harkey (Mike) and sons Teddy, Johnny (Sandy) and Tommy (Margaret) along with her grandchildren Tanner (Angela) and Tyler (Carson) Cook, Kristin (Paul) Andrade, Karen Cook, Hailee (J.R.) Roberts, Sharon (Ryan) Rhodes, Mary Catherine, Jude and Gus Cook, five great grandchildren with one more on the way. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Pat Dewitt and her precious puppy, Prissy. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents.
Sabra’s family would like to express their appreciation to everyone at the Windmill Village. You loved her like she was your own family on good days and bad. We will always be so grateful.
A visitation will be held at Combest Funeral Home on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, October 6th at the First Baptist Church of Idalou. Interment will follow at the Idalou Cemetery. The service will be broadcast on the Idalou First Baptist Church Facebook page.
The family suggests memorials to the Idalou Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 351, Idalou Texas 79329 or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2210 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401
People and places connected with Sabra
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Sabra Cook
Sponsored by Combest Family Funeral Homes and Crematory - Lubbock.
Make a Donation
in Sabra Cook's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Sabra's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Sabra Cook's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreSponsored