Joyce Cook Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joyce Cook of Elsie, Nebraska, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joyce left this world on January 26, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gale "Bill" Rood and Christina Rood (Slauter); and her brothers, Vernon and Richard. She is survived by: her husband Lynn Cook of Elsie; her sons, Cary Cook (Stacey) of Ogallala, Chris Cook of Sutherland and Colby Cook (Tami) of Elsie; her grandchildren, Amber Dowse (Jason) of North Platte, Michael Cook of Atkinson, Michele Vinton (David) of Whitman, Hunter Cook of Lincoln, Kennedi Cook of North Platte, Kimberly Cook of North Platte, Kiffen Cook of Minden and Kaitlin Cook of Kearney; her great grandchildren, Jayden, Lauryn, Lily, Kyree Dowse, Emitt, Eli, Elivia, Millie Vinton, Samuel Dircksen, Henry Cook and Sawyer Cook; and her sister Diana Dankof of Nebraska City. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

A memorial has been established in Joyce's memory for later designation.