Lois Cooke

December 7, 1930 - January 10, 2021

Lois Cooke died on January 10th at the age of 90. Formerly Lois Swanson a native of McLean County, KY. She graduated from Owensboro High School, Midway College, University of Kentucky and received her MSSW from University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work. Lois worked 33 years at Family & Children Agency. She was a member of Christ Church Cathedral, Daughters of the King, Fourth Day Cursillo Group, Order of the Eastern Star Victory Chapter #447, and the Ladies of Red Cross of Constantine. Most recently she lived in Sarasota, FL and attended St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morrison L. Cooke. Three brothers, Martin Swanson, Leslie Swanson, and Gustaf Swanson and two sisters, Ruby Ross and Lillian Moorman. She is survived by son, Douglas M. Cooke (Kathy) of Alabama, daughter, Janice Wright (Rob) of Florida, sisters, Dennie Martin (Larry) of Owensboro, Brenda Wedding of Florida. Two step-grandchildren, Eddie Brown (Ashleigh) of Alabama, Kendall Septon (Patrick) of Colorado, 5 step great-grandchildren and 4 step great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane. There will be a private family service with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts to Midway College (512 E. Stephens St. Midway, KY 40347), Christ Church Cathedral, Highland Ministries Outreach.