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© The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma March 22, 2002 Thomas J. Cook November 16, 1929 ~ March 18, 2002 Funeral services honoring the life of long-time Chickasha resident Thomas J. Cook will be held Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel. Thomas J. Cook was born November 16, 1929, in Earlsboro, Oklahoma, the son of Luther "Shorty" Cook and Mary Sturgell Cook. He died Monday, March 18, 2002, in San Marcos, Texas. A 1949 graduate of Chickasha High School, Tom served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1951-1953. Tom married Marcella McCrea, May 15, 1952, at the First Christian Church of Chickasha. They were to have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. Traveling throughout southwestern Oklahoma, Tom was district sales manager for Gilt Edge Farms for over twenty-six years. Tom was employed with Dr. Pepper from which he recently retired. Over the years he was active in local bowling and softball leagues. After his retirement a friendly game of dominoes and watching his grandchildren play sports brought him much enjoyment. A loving father and husband, Tom will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by father, Luther, "Shorty" Sturgell. Survivors include his wife, Marcella, of the home; his mother, Mary Sturgell Baggett; five children and their spouses, Bill and Kathy Cook, of Terrell, Texas, Carol and Randell Sellers, of Lawton, Oklahoma, Thomas and Darla Cook, of Mesa, Arizona, Marsha and Charles Camp, of Chickasha, Gary and Marilu Cook, of Chickasha; nine grandchildren, Andrew and Karan Cook, of Mason, Ohio, Corey and Cliff Wren, of Spring, Texas, Zac Sellers, of Lawton, Oklahoma, Paul and Stacy Merveldt, of Redding, California, Thomas Cook, of Auburn, Alabama, Aaron Cook, of Huntsville, Alabama, Thomas Camp, Christopher Camp and Tiffany Cook, all of Chickasha; and three great grandchildren. Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. © The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma March 24, 2002 Thomas J. Cook November 16, 1929 ~ March 18, 2002 Funeral services honoring the lift of long time Chickasha resident, Thomas J. Cook was held Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel. Thomas J. Cook was born November 16, 1929, in Earlsboro, Oklahoma, the son of Luther "Shorty" Sturgell and Mary Sturgell Baggett. He died Monday, March 18, 2002, in San Marcos, Texas. A 1949 graduate of Chickasha High School, Tom served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1951 - 1953. Tom married Marcella McCrea, May 15, 1952, at the First Christian Church of Chickasha. They were to have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. Traveling throughout southwestern Oklahoma, Tom was District Sales Manager for Gilt Edge Farms for over twenty-six years. Tom was employed with Dr. Pepper where he recently retired. Over the years he was active in local bowling and softball leagues. After his retirement a friendly game of dominoes and watching his grandchildren play sports brought him much enjoyment. A loving father and husband, Tom will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by father, Luther "Shorty" Sturgell. Survivors include his wife, Marcella, of the home; his mother, Mary Sturgell Baggett; five children and their spouses, Bill and Kathy Cook, of Terrell, Texas, Carol and Randell Sellers, of Lawton, Oklahoma, Thomas and Darla Cook, of Mesa, Arizona, Marsha and Charles Camp, of Chickasha, Gary and Marilu Cook, of Chickasha; nine grandchildren, Andrew and Karan Cook, of Mason Ohio, Corey and Cliff Wren of Spring, Texas, Zac Sellers, of Lawton, Oklahoma, Paul and Stacy Merveldt, of Redding, California, Thomas Cook, of Auburn, Alabama, Aaron Cook, of Huntsville, Alabama, Thomas Camp, Christopher Camp and Tiffany Cook, all of Chickasha; and three great grandchildren. Interment was held in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. |
June 2014 Marcella Maxine [McCrea] Cook January 31, 1928 ~ June 16, 2014 Funeral Services for Marcella Maxine Cook, 86, of Chickasha, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Oberlender officiating. Marcella Maxine Cook was born January 31, 1928 in Gotebo, Oklahoma to Mr. and Mrs. Mac McCrea. She died Monday, June 16, 2014 in Lawton, Oklahoma. As a young girl, Marcella moved to Chickasha with her family, graduating from Chickasha High School. Shortly after high school, she married Billy Frank Rawls, who lost his life in a tragic accident leaving her with two children, Carol and Bill. On May 15 1952, Marcella married Thomas J. Cook in Chickasha and to this union three children, Gary, Tommy, and Marcia were born. She and Tom enjoyed being a part of bowling leagues and participating in tournaments across the state and country. They travelled different places throughout Oklahoma and enjoyed visiting Las Vegas. As the children were growing up, Marcella and Tom enjoyed watching them excel at their various sports activities. Later they liked to watch Gary race cars. Marcella spent most of her life raising her children. She was employed for a time at American Optical. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Tom Cook; son, Gary Lee Cook; and daughter, Marcia Gayle Cook. Survivors include her son, Bill Cook, and his wife, Kathy, of Terrell, Texas; son, Thomas G. Cook, and his wife, Darla, of Chandler, Arizona; daughter, Carol Sellers, and her husband, Randell, of Lawton; grandchildren, Charles A. Cook, Cory R. Wren, Zac Sellers, Aaron Cook, Tommy Cook, Paul Merveldt, Tiffany Wright, Thomas Camp, and Chris Camp; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. |
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