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COOK, MARY N. Mary N. Cook died February 11, 2015 in Rio Rancho. She was born to John and Mary on October 26, 1921, in Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas where she met the love of her life, E. T. (Tom) Cook. She was a loving wife and mother and a dedicated homemaker. After her children were older, she taught science at Jackson Middle School for a number of years. She was a loyal United Methodist and at her death was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque. She had great zest for life, joy in being outdoors, and an enduring commitment to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband and granddaughter Mary Karen. She is survived by her daughters, Karen and husband Bob, Jeanne, Nancy, Melly and husband Brian; grandchildren Sara, Amy and husband Phil, Jennifer, Shannon and husband Grant, Holly and husband Matt, Cory and wife Hannah, MaryHeather and husband Aaron, Rebecca, and Kyle; an increasing number of great-grandchildren; three nephews; and numerous friends .The family thanks the wonderful people who helped care for her during her final illness. Services will be at St. John's at 2:30pm on February 21, 2015. The family suggests internet donations in lieu of flowers to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), Heifer International, or the Rivers of Mercy Orphanage in Juarez.
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