Anita Cook's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Anita Cook

August 2, 1937 - December 7, 2025 (88 years old)

Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Anita Cook's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Anita Cook

August 2, 1937 - December 7, 2025 (88 years old)

Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Anita Cook Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Anita Cook of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 88, on December 7, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid adieu to Anita's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Anita has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

She was predeceased by: her husband Frank Cook, Sr.; and her parents, Garland Harris and Mamie Harris (Winborn). She is survived by: her sons, Franklin Ray Cook Jr. of Prairie Grove, Henry Cook of Dallas, Mike Cook of South Carolina and John Cook of Hope, Arkansas; and her siblings, Ruth Welsh of Van Buren, Charlene Fite of Van Buren and Gano Harris of Hideaway, Texas. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Ocker Memorial Chapel (700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at the Gracelawn Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



Wed

Dec 10

Visitation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ocker Memorial Chapel
700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956

Wed

Dec 10

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Ocker Memorial Chapel
700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956

Wed

Dec 10

Burial

Gracelawn Cemetery

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