Bette G. Cooke

Bette Grisham Cooke, age 87, was wrapped in the arms of God and taken to her eternal home on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Cremation services are being handled by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX with a graveside service planned for Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 11:00a.m in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Born June 1, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Grisham and Ida Bertha “Bert” Grisham in Shackelford County, TX. In her early career, she worked for West Texas Utilities and came to know most of the residents in Abilene at that time. She retired as receptionist at the Taylor County Courthouse in 2005 at the age of 80.

Her life was not always an easy one, but she faced it with courage and faith and an optimistic spirit. She was a member of the Carpe Diem Study Club where she built and retained friendships over 6 decades and was a longtime member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.

Her husband, Paul R. Cooke, and her son, Larry P. Cooke, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her brother, Jay Grisham of Katy, TX; her son, Mark Cooke and wife, Cyndi of Manassas, VA; her daughter, Dana Floehr and husband, Wes of Abilene; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.