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Laura Bell Bone

Female 1936 - 2024  (87 years)

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  • Name Laura Bell Bone 
    Birth 18 Jun 1936  Kokoma, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Laura B. Bone Birth Certificate 1936
    Laura B. Bone Birth Certificate 1936
    Gender Female 
    Death 17 Apr 2024  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Laura Belle Cook, age 87, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:58 AM at her son's residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kokomo to the late Lee Paul and Evelyn Alberta (McQuiston) Bone on June 18, 1936. Laura married Harold Cook on June 23, 1954 and he preceded her in death on November 9, 1992.

      Laura spent her life caring for her grandchildren. Once they were all grown, she worked for Howard County Children's Center, where she retired. She enjoyed attending her church, Brookside Free Methodist Church. Her passion was baking birthday cakes for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening flowers and spending time with her family.

      Surviving are two sons, Steve (Connie) Cook and Brian Cook; daughter-in-law, Janie Cook; son-in-law, Dennis Pyke; eleven grandchildren, Tony Cook, Gary (Tami) Cook, Chad (Terri) Cook, Matt (Harmony) Cook, Adam (Vanessa) Gibson, Michelle (Paul) Munoz, Nate (Sierra) Gibson, Amber (Chad) Appleton, Jake (Allison) Gibson, Kayla (Adam) Huff, Blaine (Hailey) Pyke; and many great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.

      Preceded in death is her loving husband, Harold; son, Greg Cook; two daughters, Pam Gibson and Penny Pyke; and two grandchildren, April Gibson and Justin Cook.

      There will be a time of visitation for Laura on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00PM. Pastor Jeff Bradley and Doug Benham will be officiating. Burial will follow to Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Laura's memory to Brookside Free Methodist Church, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
    Burial 19 Apr 2024  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I38469  Family
    Last Modified 20 Apr 2024 

    Father Lee Paul Bone,   b. 29 Sep 1907, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Oct 1961, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Evelyn Alberta McQuiston,   b. 11 Mar 1913, Liberty Township, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Apr 1979, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Marriage 19 Oct 1935  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Bone-McQuiston Marriage Application 1935
    Bone-McQuiston Marriage Application 1935
    Bone-McQuiston Marriage Certificate 1935
    Bone-McQuiston Marriage Certificate 1935
    Family ID F6002  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Harold J. Cook,   b. 19 Dec 1931, Bernie, Stoddard County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Nov 1992, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage 23 Jun 1954  [4
    Children 
     1. Gregory Dale Cook,   b. 15 Nov 1955, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 1998, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)
     2. Steven Cook
     3. Brian Cook
     4. Pamela Cook
     5. Penny Darlene Cook,   b. 24 Apr 1965, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Mar 2016, Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years)
    Family ID F13992  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2024 

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    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Apr 2024 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S3992] Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, 10 September 2020; Laura B. Bone Birth Certificate 1936.

    2. [S2898] Dignity Memorial, online; 20 April 2024; Laura Belle Cook obituary.

    3. [S4248] Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007 - FamilySearch, 10 September 1930; Bone-McQuiston Marriage Certificate 1935.

    4. [S4326] Kokomo Tribune, Obituaries; obituary; 10 November 1992; Harold Cook; 11 September 2020.