Edna E. Cook (Powell)'s Obituary
Edna E. Cook (Powell), 77, of Murchison, Texas died September 28, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. She was born November 22, 1942 to Thomas Powell and Emily (Greene) Powell in Craigsville, Virginia.
She married Russel W. Cook on November 2, 1963 in Harrisville, Rhode Island.
She worked for the Garland Independent School District, Pflugerville Independent School District, Williamson County Adult Day Care and as an activity director of several nursing homes.
She was a member of Berean Baptist Church.
Edna is survived by her spouse, Russel W. Cook of Murchison, Texas; Daughters, Lori Cotter of Murchison, Texas and Leslie Cook of Timberon, New Mexico; Son, Thomas Cook of Carrollton, Texas; Brothers, Thomas Powell of Pascoag, Rhode Island and Roger Powell of Millbrook New York; Parents, Thomas Powell and Emily Greene Powell of Craigsville, Virginia; 3 Grandchildren, Colin Cook of New Zealand, Caton Cook of Dallas, Texas and Andy Cotter of Austin, Texas.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Powell and Emily Greene Powell of Craigsville, Virginia, Alvin Powell of Massachusetts and Austin Powell of Rhode Island.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude's children's Hospital.
Those who are unable to attend the memorial will be able to access the service streaming live by utilizing the following link:
http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/39406
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