Alta

Cook

Alta Agnes Jenkins Cook, born in Shannon County, Missouri on November 21, 1933 to the late Clarence Jenkins and Mattie Williams Jenkins. She departed this life Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Home in Ellington, Missouri at the age of eighty-five years, four months, and fifteen days.

On May 26, 1951 Alta was united in marriage to Arthur Lee Cook Sr. in Eminence, Missouri to this union two children were born. Arthur preceded her in death on June 8, 2009. Alta was a former member of the Ellington United Methodist Church and worked as a dental assistant for years. She enjoyed cooking and cleaning but spending time with her grandchildren was of her greatest joy. Alta also enjoyed the time Berta spent with her on her daily visits to Brent B. Tinnin.

In addition to her parents, Clarence and Mattie, and husband Arthur; Alta is also preceded in death by her son Arthur Lee Cook Jr.; her daughter, Michelle Ann Cook; and two brothers, C.P. Jenkins and Lynn Jenkins.

Survivors include three grandchildren; Nakia DeMent and husband Todd, NaTasha White and husband Paul, Kezia Farmer and husband J.R.; six great-grandchildren, Lukas White, Tucker Dement, Lauren White, Jakob Farmer, Addyson Dement and Klair Farmer; daughter in law, Roberta Cook of Ellington, Missouri; brother Larry Jenkins of St. College, Pennsylvania; sisters, Mary Weber of Stevensville, Montana and Margaret Esposito of Tampa, Florida. Alta will be deeply missed by her family and friends left to mourn her passing.

Visitation: Sunday, April 15 ^th beginning at 12 Noon at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Missouri

Funeral: Sunday, April 15 ^th at 3:00 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Missouri

Clergy: Pastor Rick Mansfield                                                      Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Paul White, Todd DeMent, and J.R. Farmer

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to the Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Home in Ellington, Missouri