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Trudy Cecile Cook

February 9, 1946 — May 30, 2024

Siler City

Trudy Cecile Moneymaker Cook, 78, of Siler City, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Trudy was born in Moline, Illinois to Floyd and Ila McHugh Moneymaker on February 9, 1946. She was graduate of UNC-Greensboro, where she received her bachelor’s degree. For many years Mrs. Cook made an impression on the lives of many children during her time teaching at Bonlee Elementary School. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Rose Hill, NC. Trudy was a fan of all sports, especially Duke basketball. She played tennis and golf and loved playing cards or board games with her grandkids.

Trudy is survived by her husband of 55 years, William “Bill” Cook; daughters, Lori Cook, of Pittsboro and Holly Beck and husband Brandon, of Siler City; grandchildren, Sarah McNeese, Garner Waggle, Claire Beck and William Beck; and special friend, Mandy Kennedy.

In addition to her parents, Trudy was preceded in death by her sister, Marlene Ralston.

A visitation will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church. The Celebration of Trudy’s Life will follow at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Kenny Black officiating. Family and Friends are welcome to visit with the family at other times at Holly’s home 439 Glosson Rd.

The family request memorials be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1836 Doctors Dr., Sanford NC 27330.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Cook family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com

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Visitation

Sunday, June 9, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Loves Creek Baptist Church

1745 E 11th St, Siler City, NC 27344

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Celebration of Life

Sunday, June 9, 2024

3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Loves Creek Baptist Church

1745 E 11th St, Siler City, NC 27344

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