Katherine Cook Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Katherine Cook of Longboat Key, Florida, who passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Katherine Cook to pay them a last tribute.
Though Katherine may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Katherine touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her father David Cook. She is survived by: her mother Barbara Cook; her sister June Ghrist; and her sibling's children, Elisabeth "Liz" Crawford, Ruth-Ellen Gergus, Grace Easterbrook and Paul Silva. She is also survived by spouses; her eight great-nieces and great-nephews; cherished friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. - Sarasota (135 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237). A reception will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Palms Memorial Park (170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232).
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