Mary Lou Cook Workman Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Lou Cook Workman of Sylvester, West Virginia, who passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 85. Mary Lou will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Cook Workman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Cook and Leah Stover Cook; her husband James E. "Jimmy John" Workman; her parents-in-law, Rev. James C. and Libby Workman; her siblings, Johnny Cook (Aunt Bill), Harold "Boo" Cook, Charles Cook (Norma), Jimmy Cook (Shirley), Freda White (Jimmy), Stella Thompson (Bill) and Ruth Anne Bailey (Darrell); her siblings-in-law, Dennis, Teddy Workman, Sandra Derrick and Teresa Jones; and her great grandchild Lainey Workman.
She is survived by: her children, Liz Fitzwater (Paul), James "Jim" Workman (JoyBeth), Becky Perdue (Wes), Nevie Workman (Crystal) and Leah Brown (John); her grandchildren, Kati Nelson (Josh), Josh Perdue (Emily), Trey Fitzwater (Sabrina), John Carper (Jordan), Austin Workman (Kyla), Jacob Perdue, Zach Perdue, Dustin Workman, Brooklyn Gordon (Nathan), Hailey Brown and Stella Brown; her great grandchildren, Libbie Kate Nelson, Wilder, Emmersyn Fitzwater, Paxton, Pendry Workman, Caroline, Ellie Perdue and Kade Workman; her sisters, Thelma Mancari (Joe) and Sue Harris; her siblings-in-law, Juanita Cook, Glenna Cook, Linda Pettry (Sid), Sheila Workman and Jim Derrick; her niece Kay Ferrell (Dallas); Debbie and Danny Lewis. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
