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Betty Cook
June 5, 1933 - May 26, 2011

Mrs. Betty B. Costley Cook was born on Monday, June 5, 1933, daughter of the late Claude and Fannie Belle Thomas Costley. She died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the family residence at the age of 77 years 11 months and 21 days. She was born in Trumann, Ark. and had lived her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Cook was owner and operator of Trumann Hardware, was formerly employed by the Singer Co., and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Roben Cathleen Cook, one son, Kerry Verlon Cook, two sisters, Mildred Hooker and Peggy Strange, two brothers, Byram Costley and Adren Costley, and her parents. Survivors include her husband, Billy V.

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  1. Pam Kincaid ( Adams), Iowa CitY says
    June 6, 2011

    My Deepest Regrets for our loss

  2. Fred Benham, Houston, Texas says
    June 3, 2011

    I've been friend's with Bill and Betty since 1960 and abetter couple you will not find. Betty was kind and loving and everyone loved her. I left Trumann in 1966 and have kept in touch and always enjoyed talking with Betty when Bill did not pick up the phone or was not home. In these last few years she was always positive. I could always see why Bill loved her so much. Bill, I am so sorry for your great loss. I love you , man!

  3. Larry Shirley, Baxter County, Arkansas says
    June 2, 2011

    Bill, my sincere condolences to you and family.

  4. Larry Smith, Trumann, Arkansas says
    June 1, 2011

    Im So Sorry For Your Loss I Loved Mrs. Cook Known Her Since I was A kid Her And Bil Both I Looked up Too.

  5. Dottie (Kilgore)Trantham, Monticello,AR says
    May 31, 2011

    BethI'm sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  6. John & Bert Holdren , says
    May 29, 2011

    So very sorry to hear about Betty. We still think about the four of us playing cards while John worked for you. Our prayers go out to your family.

  7. robert and daphne ealey , says
    May 29, 2011

    beth and mr.cook we are sorry for your loss.

  8. Iris and Jeanne Castleberry, Searcy, Arkansas says
    May 29, 2011

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We will truly miss Aunt Betty. Bill and Virgie send their love and wish they could be there.

  9. Carol Steele, Hot Springs Village, AR says
    May 28, 2011

    I am very sorry for your loss.God bless,Carol

  10. John & Bert Holdren , says
    May 28, 2011

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beth, Bill and family. John worked for Bill and we so enjoyed playing cards every week with will Betty and Bill.

  11. MAXINE HAUN, jonesboro,ar says
    May 28, 2011

    MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

  12. Tina , says
    May 28, 2011

    So Sorry; It's a sad day Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ! May God lay his hand on your familys ; while he is with you all in your time of need... God Bless you all !! The Lampkin Family ...

  13. James & Shelia Hooker, Trumann, AR says
    May 28, 2011

    We wanted to let you know our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

  14. Linda Maglothin Bates, JONESBORO says
    May 27, 2011

    Tim, I'm so sorry about your mom. She was a lovely lady. Linda Maglothin Bates

  15. Fred and Lois Farmer, Trumann says
    May 27, 2011

    Miss Betty will be missed. She always had a pretty smile for everyone. I always enjoyed talking to her at the hardware store. May God bless each of you.Fred and Lois Farmer

  16. Donna Walker & Brandy Pratt, Trumann says
    May 27, 2011

    We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  17. Berta Fritz, Walnut Ridge says
    May 27, 2011

    My deepest condolences to the family.

  18. Patty Clott, Bourbonnais, IL says
    May 27, 2011

    I love you so much Aunt Betty and I will truly miss you. I always felt so welcomed and loved by you and I can't ever remember seeing you without your beautiful smile. With all my Love,Patty

  19. Beth Pearrow, Marion. AR says
    May 27, 2011

    So sorry for your loss. keeping you close in prayer. love you.

  20. George & Beth McClung Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    May 27, 2011

    Bill, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

  21. Donnie and Nancy England , says
    May 27, 2011

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bill and the family.Love you, Nancy England

  22. Sue Speakes & Family , says
    May 27, 2011

    We are so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Betty. I will never forget the first time I met her. I was in their store and I was talking to my daughter. A very nice lady came around the end of the aisle where we were and said "You must be Suzie". She recognized that I had a different accent than the people in Trumann. My mother-in-law was a good friend of hers and she had talked to Betty about me and my family. There other times we had conversations when I was in the store. I will deeply miss her. I repeat, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to call.Sue

  23. APRIL WRIGHT, TRUMANN, AR says
    May 27, 2011

    WE ARE SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MRS. COOK. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.

  24. JUDY WRIGHT, TRUMANN, AR says
    May 27, 2011

    OUR THOUGHTS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.

  25. PAULETTE PIPKIN, TRUMANN, AR says
    May 27, 2011

  26. DANNY ADAMS, TRUMANN, AR says
    May 27, 2011

  27. Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville, Ar. says
    May 27, 2011

    Bill, our prayers are with you and your family. You have always been a good friend to us and our parents and a good Sunday School teacher many years ago and we have been lucky to call you and Betty friends.

  28. Bernice Bates, JONESBORO says
    May 27, 2011

    Dear Bill and Family,I'm so sorry about Betty. She was a dear friend.You are in my prayers.Bernice Maglothin Bates

  29. Marie (Smith) Bittle, Bay, AR says
    May 27, 2011

    Sending love in your time of loss, Know that I am here for you if you need me. Lyn

  30. Mattie Brown (Eugene), Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    May 27, 2011

    We were so sorry to hear of Betty's death. There is one thing that you can be certain about in your time of sorrow - she is at home in heaven with our Lord now. With no more pain or suffering. May you find strength in this.God Bless you all.

  31. Joe Crozier, Jr., Crossville, Tennessee says
    May 27, 2011

    Dear Bill,So sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She was a special lady.Please know that you and your family are in my and Wanda Lou's prayers. Your friend, Joe Crozier, Jr.

  32. Sara , says
    May 26, 2011

    My deepest sympathies to the Cook family. My first job was at Trumann Hardware, where I found the Cook's to be some of the dearest people I have ever met. Also, one of the Cook "kids" is one of my oldest and dearest friends. I wish I could be there to pay tribute. I hope this precious family finds peace. God be with you and Bless you all.

  33. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    May 26, 2011

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  34. Denise Dorton, Little Rock says
    May 26, 2011

    Dear Bill, Tim, Beth and families: I am so very sorry to hear about Ms. Betty's passing. I never saw her without a smile on her face, or lacking a warm greeting every time our paths crossed. She's always been super special to me and my family. I pray you find comfort knowing she's no longer in pain and is with the Lord. I ask Him to give you peace and strength during this time, and in the days and months ahead.Much love.

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