Elva D. Cook

Elva was born in New Albany, Indiana on November 26, 1911. Elva retired at age 65 after a full career as a secretary at The Kentucky Dental Association. She then started a second career as a receptionist at The United Crescent Hill Ministries, finally retiring at the age of 93. She moved from Sacred Heart Village to Christopher East ( Now Heartland ) nursing home in 2004.

Elva was a member of Evangel World Prayer Center, MacDowell Music Club Chorus, United Crescent Hill Ministries and Virginia Asher's Business Women's Council.

She was a loving and spiritual person. Forever optimistic, Elva stressed family study and asking God for daily advice.

She was preceded in death by her former, late husband, Herbert W. Cook; her son, Herbert L. Cook; and her four sisters, Frances Hough, Elsie May Sutton, Velsie Fay Hatton and Gladys Pearl Blankenbaker.

Survivors include her three daughters, Carol A. Leibson, Patricia S. Bailey, and Paula F. Julian; Her daughter in Law, Jane F. Cook; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many other extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank Heartland Nursing Home and Hosparus of Louisville for the loving care she received.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 1pm Monday, November 4, 2013 at Arch L Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Avenue, with entombment in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be 11am to 1pm and a reception will held from 4pm to 7pm, both on Monday, November 4 at Arch L Heady-Cralle Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State Street, Louisville, KY 40206. Please visit us at www.archlheadycralle.com to leave a condolence for the family.