Sharon Cooke

Sharon Kay Cooke, 67, beloved mother and sister passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at her home in Iola. Sharon was born January 9, 1945, in Lamar, Missouri, the daughter of Leo E. and Lanta Lee (Woods) Needham. She grew up in Lamar where she graduated from high school. Sharon continued her education receiving multiple degrees from Pittsburg State University and Emporia State University. Sharon made her home at Kincaid for many years before moving to Iola in 1992. She married Edward F. Cooke on July 15, 1993 and he preceded her in death February 14, 2008. Sharon was the district librarian and teacher for the LeRoy/Gridley school district before she retired. She enjoyed reading and supported wildlife organizations and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. SURVIVORS: Her Son: Tawn Katzer and his wife, Keela of Kansas City, MO 1 Brother: Lowell Needham and his wife, Jancy of Lamar, MO She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola. Visitation will follow the service. MEMORIAL: In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .