Death date: Jan 16, 2019
Mary Irvin Cook, age 81, of Hiram, passed away January 16, 2019. Mary Cook grew up in a house with lots of land and spent a lot of time outside with her sister and father. There were lots of animals; from rabbits to horses, but on Read Obituary
I'll treasure the memories of my Aunt Mary and Uncle Cecil. I was so fortunate to get to spend many of my childhood birthdays at their house - they always made me feel loved. I am very sorry I cannot make the trip from Connecticut to be there.
Aunt Mary was absolutely one of a kind. Fun, eager, and oh-so-thoughtful. She would always be the first to send a card for every holiday - and remembered little details unique to you. She never lost her innocence or child-like enthusiasm for the world - a gift. She delighted in all the little things. The colors, the trim work, the envelope, the leaves. She had a passion for many, many things (trains, flowers, owls, architecture, travel, tea, spoons, books, articles, and on and on!) She could catalog everything and anything. She read everything and was curious about everything.
I always thought of her with a lyrical magic like Mary Poppins, and she was as beautiful as Julie Andrews. I will always look fondly on the trip I took with the two of them to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and Aunt Mary's precision of describing each flower.
My sister Ellen and I will greatly miss the two of them - they were such a part of our growing up. Many trips to Atlanta in the backseat with our parents to to see them on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.
I will greatly miss Aunt Mary, but I am glad she is at peace and reunited with her beloved Cecil.
With much love,
Rae Anne (Cook) Locke
I got Mary and Cecil into a lot of ministry; those two got me into painting.
I am most grateful! Mary, my friend, was always there when I needed her most
with just the right words and a helping hand and sometimes just being there! When I think of a kind person, I think of Mary! --E. Faye Ridgeway
To Mary's family, it was a singular privilege to serve as Pastor to your parents for twenty years. My life was made better and my work easier for knowing these two wonderful people who helped me shoulder so much of my daily care. My heart hurts for you as you say goodbye now to your precious mother Mary. She was a distinct individual and a special woman in her outlook, her concerns, her demeanor ... in the way she loved and cared for others. She was a beautiful person! Both of your parents made us feel like family when we were together. We shall miss Mary, but we also await our time to pass into God's eternity where we will meet her again, and without life's constraints. I look forward to that day and dread it less as I also grow older. Faye and I love your family, your friendship and the memories you have given us. You are in our prayers at this time of your loss. God be with you as you move through the days ahead.
Mary was a special lady and friend. I am sorry to hear about her, but I know that she will be reunited with Cecil and will be in a better place. May God comfort the family in the sad days ahead and keep you close to him. She will be greatly missed.
