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Nancy Cook Obituary

COOK, NANCY LAURENE, age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1935 in Waterford, MI to parents Ervin and Hazel Vallad. Nancy enjoyed painting, crocheting, and adding to her salt and pepper shaker collection. She loved her dog Chase and also loved to travel and watch and feed the neighborhood birds. Nancy is survived by daughters, Loraine Vallad and Janet (Jim) Allen; step-children: Patti (John) Rohman, Dean (Martha) Cook, Robert (Katie Ellen) Cook, Debbie (Dean) Miller, Linda (Steven) Spare; 19 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings: Earlene Vallad, Robert (Helen) Vallad, Richard (Joan) Vallad, Paul (Arlene) Vallad, David Vallad, Alan (Mary Jo) Vallad, Ervin (Jill) Vallad, and Steven (Lorna) Vallad. She was preceded in death by both parents; first husband, John Dunn; second husband, Norman Carter Cook; sisters: Faith Vallad, and Eleanor Boatright. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME – WATERFORD. Due to COVID restrictions, masks are required for entrance and only 25 people can occupy the building at a time. Thank for your understanding and cooperation. To post a tribute, visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2020.

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Brad Dunn

November 28, 2020

My Aunt Nancy faithfully sent hundreds of birthday cards to all of her family members. I’m thankful that she was so dedicated to keeping in touch that way.

Dennis Harrah

November 28, 2020

Nancy was my Mothers best friend when my Family came to Michigan, she will be missed by family and friends, my thoughts and Prayers for her family.

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Dennis Harrah

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Elizabeth Strozeski

November 28, 2020

Aunt Nancy was the best. She was so loving, kind and caring. You will remain in my heart forever.

Lora bartz

November 28, 2020

Love you always

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Ed Dunn

November 27, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful Aunt. We will love you and miss you always.

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