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Venetta Jane Cook
NORTON -- Born on Halloween, October 31, Venetta Jane, 67, lost her extremely hard and lengthy fight with cancer. She was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in which she beat in 1988 and had been in remission for the past 24 years.
Venetta will be remembered for her sense of humor and love of the Grateful Dead and their music. She loved her grandchildren and was a devoted wife and mother. She also loved her pets that she's had over the years and took good care of them. She was a very talented artist which she passed that trait down to Brittney her granddaughter. She spent her life in the Akron area where she attended Garfield High School, then on to beauty school. Venetta worked as a florist at Acme Click on Manchester Road and also provided transportation for the handicapped children employed by the Akron Public Schools. Venetta also attended many Dead shows with her husband Charlie.
Preceded in death by her father, Merle Bollinger; brothers, Thomas and Paul Shaw; mother and father-in-Law, Charles and Virginia Cook; She is survived by her loving mother, Betty Lamont; devoted husband, Charles Cook; sons, Sean (Melissa) and Charles Jr.; grandchildren, Kalie Ann, Tylor, Brittney, Noah, Tori, Dylan, Emily, Hannah, Sara, C.J. and Carly; dear friend, Renee Siegenthaler; brother, James; sisters, Merle Dunn (John deceased), Sharon (Rick) Laney and Kathy (Ray) Mull; and brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Sheila Cook. Venetta shared a special bond with her son, Sean and granddaughter, Kalie up until the time of her death, in which she was surrounded by her loved ones.
Per Venetta's request there will be no services and cremation has taken place. Silva-Hostetler Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling all arrangements.
"When it seems like the night will last forever and there's nothing left to do but count the years when the string of my heart has been severed and stones fall from my eyes instead of tears, I will walk alone by the black muddy river and dream me a dream of my own. I will walk alone by the black muddy river and sing me a song of my own."
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Melissa Cook
May 4, 2025
Momma Cook I sure do miss you and not a day goes by that I don´t think about you. I miss our silly lil conversations and your laugh!! Until we meet again and we will love you forever and always
Sean Cook
October 31, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA!!
Love and miss you Sean.
Sean Cook
May 25, 2015
Love and miss ya mom . Forever thought about.
Sean Cook
May 10, 2015
Happy Mothers Day to you Mom in heaven.I still think and struggle everyday knowing you are gone.I hope that your no longer in pain and your smiling with your pretty self and resting in peace.I miss you so much.Cant wait to be with you again someday,I miss talking to you everyday all the way up to you not being able to communicate with words ,but with your infectious smile and looks with your eyes.Miss you so much Brittney has so much of your traits and for that I'm forever happy.Love you and miss you until I can be with you again,see you on the good side your son Sean.
Sean Cook
December 14, 2014
Mom still thinking of you day and night.Im beginning to know this will never get easier.I wish this was a dream and I'd wake up.Dad and I along with Kalie ,Melissa and all the kids still think of you day in and out.I hope that your resting and have a healthy smile on your pretty face and are in our hearts as you are in ours.Big part of me wants to go and be with you, but I must wait my turn anxious to have you in my arms once again can't wait for that day.Mom I love and miss you happy holidays you are my rock and that will never,ever change.Love your son that used to make you laugh,Sean Cook.
Kathleen Cole
March 12, 2014
Aunt "Netta" Venetta, I'm really going to miss you!! :' ( I'm so very sad that your goneI'm glad your at peace and no longer suffering and in pain. You will always hold a special place in my heart, and Rachel's too (aka..."Pocahontis") as you nicknamed her. Rachel adored you! My Mom really misses you! You was an awesome Aunt! I will hold on too and cherish all our best memories and Rachel too! Please give my brother a hug from me and Rachel. Things will never be the same anymore, but I know we have quite a few special angels up there in Heaven looking down and watching over all of us. We love you Aunt "Netta"!!! and we will all see you again one day! Love you so much! and really going to miss you!
Your niece and great niece, Kathleen and Rachel Cole
Kathryn (Kathy) Mull
March 12, 2014
I didn't see you much the last few years, but so glad we talked at least once a day, sometimes a lot more! Oh! How I miss you my loving sister, trusted dear friend. We had many good times, and when there were bad times, you was always there for me. I will still talk to you, and I know you will hear me. Thank you Jesus! for the time you gave me with her! I will cherish these memories forever! Say hello to my son, Josh for me, and kiss and give him a hug from me! tell him I love him and miss him so much! and many more loved ones too! Love you Vennetta!! your baby sister, Kathy
Dana&Holly Waller
March 9, 2014
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Michael Elvis Pasko
March 6, 2014
Sorry for you loss.
Trisha Bennett
February 24, 2014
Sorry for your loss uncle Charlie. . Healing prays you and your family.
Sean Cook
February 24, 2014
Mom I will never forget you.Words can't explain the pain I feel and I think of you with every breath I take.Love you forever and ever!!
Terri Gault
February 23, 2014
My Deepest Sympathy to the Cook Family
Terri Gault
February 23, 2014
Charlie Cook and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. She will live in your memories and heart forever! Hugs and prayers to get you through this difficult time.
Debbie Lewis
February 23, 2014
Charlie, Kalie and family, Vanetta was an awesome lady! She loved you all and will always be in your hearts and memories.
Julie Hartman
February 23, 2014
Charlie and family-She will always be her with you as she will always be in your hearts!
jeff dunn
February 23, 2014
sorry for your lose uncle charlie
February 23, 2014
Rick and Sharon - Sorry for your loss - Hang on to the memories.
George & Shelley Carson
Amanda and Shane Legg
February 23, 2014
Aunt Venetta was such a great woman... My condolences to everyone hurting, she will be missed by so many, but just remember she is in a better place now, no more pain. Charlie, Sean, and Dana your mom was amazing! Love and hugs to you all.
Tonya Undercoffer
February 23, 2014
My Thoughts and Prayers to the Cook Family--Mr. Cook, Dana, Sean and Charlie, sending my condolences at this difficult time and hoping you find peace in all the beautiful memories you shared.
Much Love,
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