In Memory of Ruth Cook

Ruth Ann Cook was born July 14, 1960 to Tracy and Mattie (Brown) Gardner in McAlester, Oklahoma. The Lord called her home on November 25, 2020 at the age of 60.

Ruth and her husband, John, have been married for 42 years. They made their home in Wilburton where Ruth was a staple in the community and loved by all who knew her. She loved the Lord, her family, OU and traveling. Ruth never missed a chance to vacation with her children and grandchildren. They went to Washington state this summer and had Martha’s Vineyard planned for next summer; she loved seeing how excited the grands would get. She was known for her friendly personality and her stylish hats. She will be missed dearly.

Ruth is survived by her husband, John of the home; her four children, Joey Cook of McAlester, Jonathan Cook & wife Jessica, of Wilburton, JoAnn Cook of Hollywood, Florida and Jocelyn Cook of Norman; brother, Rodney Price & wife Kathy, of Hartshorne; sisters, Victoria Gardner of Wilburton and Tennie Clark & husband Randy, of Wilburton; special nephews, Michael Cook of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Mark Cook of Raymond, Missouri; aunt, Flora Robinson of Los Angeles, California; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tracy and Mattie Gardner, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents and niece, Stephanie Gardner.

The family has decided to honor Ruth with a private service that will be held at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel with Rev. Darren Harber officiating. Pallbearers will be Randy Clark, Claude Brazelton, George Maynard, Latt Jeffrey, Floyd Allen, and John Walker. Honorary Pallbearers will be her nephews and Leland Walker.

The family welcomes friends to attend a viewing on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, OK.