Debra Cook Obituary
The family announces the passing of Debra Cook of Lyons, New York on October 25, 2026. Debra, born on September 4, 1954, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Byron Charles and Betty Jane Davis (Orbaker); her children, Jessica Douglas, Stacy Mills and James "Jimbo" Mills; and her siblings, James Davis, David Davis, Shirley Davis and Gary Orbaker (Terry).
She is survived by: her husband James; her children, Shad Cook (Andrea), Stan Cook (Teisha), Benjamin Cook (Sonja), Alisha Emmerich (Juston) and Sierra Aumell (John); her grandchildren, Tyler (Morgan), Ethan (Sydney), Sophia, Dylan, Samantha, Camron, Haleigh, Andrew, Alison, Shawn, Ayden and Jovanna; her great grandchildren, Cole, Madeline, Izabella and Vivianni; and her siblings, Larry Davis and Sharon Owen (Roy). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Norman L Waterman Funeral Home (124 W Miller St, Newark, NY 14513). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Elmwood Cemetery (131 Phelps St, Lyons, NY 14489).
In memory of Debra, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road, Suite 105, Northfield, Illinois 60093.
