Edith Cook passed away September 20, 2024 at a local nursing home.

Edith was born in St. Joseph to Lee & Marjorie (Dougherty) Jordan. She graduated from Agency High School. Edith worked as a secretary, then married Richard Cook in St. Joseph on February 11, 1950. Richard preceded her in death on April 8, 2016.

Edith is survived by two daughters: Margaret Augustine and Nancy Shepherd (Stephen). Two grandchildren; Matthew Shepherd and Jennifer Brown; three great grandchildren: Averi, Maddie, and Noah; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Edith is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four brothers.

Edith's service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel at 2:00 pm. The visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Agency, Missouri.