Jo Ann Cook Obituary

The world bids farewell to Jo Ann Cook of Newark, Delaware, departing on August 17, 2025 at the age of 76. Jo Ann leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Jo Ann departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jo Ann may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jo Ann leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her son William I. Cook Jr.; her mother Gertrude Todd; and her brothers, Fred and Michael Atkinson. She is survived by: her husband William I. "Bill" Cook; her son Billy; and her pet Rosie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jo Ann's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, https://www.cff.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes

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August 21, 2025

Diane M. Arvey wrote a sympathy message

“Though my friendship with Joey ended many years ago I never stopped missing her and thanking her for all she did for me. She even took me into her home when I had no one or nothing. Together we fought the culture of the company we worked for to obtain rights for women and won. She was one of the most intelligent people I have ever known. Thank you Jo Ann for the time and friendship you gave me. You will always be in my heart. R.I.P.”