Mary Elaine Cook

Mary Elaine Cook, age 83, of Cicero, IN died Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Riverview Hospital at Noblesville. She was born September 19, 1926 at Hartford City, IN to Earl and Nellie (Shreve) Ball.

She was a graduate of Hartford City High School and had lived in the Hartford City area. She was a homemaker and member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at Cicero. Mary was beloved by all who knew her and lived a life dedicated to those she loved. Her family was her passion. She was a faithful Catholic who exemplified the life of a true Christian. Mary was a true renaissance woman of many talents, an avid reader, an accomlished artist working in oil and watercolor mediams, a good cook, seamstress, gardener, musician, handwriting analyst and even did some general building contracting. A favorite saying of hers was "always leave 'm laughing".

She married William D.D. Cook who preceded her in death. Surviving her is a daughter: Ellen K. Cook, DVM, and her husband Ray Frazier of Cicero, IN, sons: David H. Cook and his partner Susan Mundy of Cicero, IN and Joseph E. Cook and his wife Vivian of Seattle, WA, brother: Robert L. Ball of Seattle, WA, grandchildren: Leila, Samuel and Annabella Cook.

Preceding her in death in addition to her husband and parents is a son: Douglas Cook, two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 9, 2010 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at Cicero, IN with Rev. Michael Kettron officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. prior to the services also at the Church. Burial will occur at a later date at the IOOF Brookside Cemetery at Montpelier, IN. Arrangements are being handled by Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel. Visitation
August 09, 2010
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 410 S. Pearl Street
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-2115 Funeral Service
August 09, 2010
11:00 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 410 S. Pearl Street
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-2115