Lillian Frances Cook, age 81, of Nixa, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. She was born on June 9, 1942, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to the loving parents John and Norma (Kelly) Salmons.

On Aug. 20, 1960, she was joyfully united in marriage to her beloved husband, Joe Cook.

Lillian is survived by her son Terry Cook, daughter Sherri Pellham and son-in-law Ted, sister Evelyn Easton and brother-in-law Donnie, brother-in-law Bob Cook and sister-in-law Linda, three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe Cook, and daughter-in-law Kathleen Cook.

A graveside service to honor Lillian's life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been tenderly handled by Adams Crematory in Ozark.