Betty Ruth Cook

January 30, 1930 - June 21, 2020

Betty R. Wyrick Cook, age 90, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2020. She was a member of Strawberry Plains United Methodist Church. She was a retired employee of the U.S. Post office with 40 years of service. She loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and sewing. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, A.C. Cook, Jr.; parents, Turley and Gertie Wyrick; and her sister and brothers. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Kathy) Cook of Strawberry Plains and Dennis (Donna) Cook of Hixon, TN; grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Cook of Strawberry Plains, Karrie (Sam) Melton of Knoxville, Joshua (Scarlett) Cook of Memphis, TN, and Travis (Amy) Cook of Hixon, TN; great-grandchildren, Jessie and Alex Cook, Stephanie and Kensley Melton, Rose Cook; great-great-grandchild, Delilah Cook; step-great-grandchildren, Emily and Tyler of Strawberry Plains. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her loving church family and friends; staff and caregivers of Jefferson Memorial Hospital; staff, caregivers, and special volunteers of Signature Lifestyles of Jefferson City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children and Youth Ministries at Strawberry Plains Methodist Church, 3173 W. Old A.J. Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. Graveside service 2:00 PM Friday, June 26, 2020, at Eastview Memorial Garden with Rev. Doug Jennings and Rev. Stacey Morgan officiating. Friends may call at their convenience from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM on Thursday. Arrangements by Fielden Funeral Home in New Market.