Charlotte Louise Cook
September 23, 1921 ~ May 3, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10:00AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Charlotte L. Cook, 89, of Bushwood, MD died May 3, 2011 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Born September 23, 1921 to the late William Burch and Mary A. Quade Burch of Laurel Grove in Mechanicsville, MD. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Cook, whom she married in 1938. Mrs. Cook is survived by her daughters; Betty Stewart of Delaware, Ann Hall (John) of Chaptico, MD, Charlotte Toney of Clements, MD, Susan Shotwell (Glenn) of Bushwood, MD, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Wood of Clements, MD; along with siblings; Dorothy Friess, Leona Bassford, Mary Bassford, Philip Burch, Howard Burch, and James Burch. Mrs. Cook was a homemaker. She enjoyed picking hard crabs, shucking clams and for many years she shucked clams for a living for Captain Sam Bailey. She loved spending time with her family and was an excellent cook and baker. She was known for her crabcakes and biscuits. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Bob Stewart, John Hall, Jr., Kenny Wood, Robert D. Toney, Franklin Shotwell and James Goldring, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandsons; Bobby Stewart, Kyle Wood, Paul Toney, III., Jessie Toney, Tyler Major, and Dusty Lyon. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“With deepest condolences to the Family, Mrs. Cook was a wonderful Lady and will be missed by many. I am sure she is baking some of her famous biscuits in heaven and smiling down upon us. “
“Grandma was a very special lady. We will always remember the Christmas Day dinners she would have at her house. She will be truly missed. Rest in peace Grandma.”
“There will always be a special place in my heart for my grandma,I have so many precious memories of her and I will cherish them forever.From her reading me bedtime stories or us sitting up all night and watching x-files and then I would get scared but I always felt safe at Grandma’s house or when we would have a thunderstorm she would make my brother and I sit still in the dark and she would say”Now you sit still and stay away from those window’s ya here!” those are just a few moments in time that I will always remember I could go on and on.One thing’s for sure she was a strong woman and will be missed,my heartaches to know that after tomarrow I won’t see her again until I get to heaven.I love you Grandma I hope Heaven is as beautiful as everyone says it is I’m sure your having a ball up there.”
“My heart aches for you all, Your Mom will be missed deeply. Just remember all the good times and keep your special memories of her close to your heart. I know Mom & your Mom are ANGELS looking down on all of us. Love you guys. “
“Dear Ann, Ann, I am truly sorry about your loss. Doris”
“Wendy, John and Cindy , We are do sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I have so many fond memories of Aunt Charlotte growing up and spending Sundays with her, Uncle Robert and my cousins. No matter how many of us mom and dad threw in the car she would always welcome us all with a smile and always made sure we never left hungry. She knew I loved going over to Old Gum and getting my soda so she always made sure she had some change laying around. As time went on and we all grew up I lost touch with her but then her and my mom became dining room partners at the Nursing Home, it will be very sad to visit and not see her smiling face in her favorite spot. My prayers go out to the entire family. God has picked another St. Mary’s County Angel home but she will never be forgotten. She is still smiling and making her homemade biscuits now with her loved ones who have gone before her. P.S. Say hi to dad for me. Love, Sandy”
“Ann Marie & Family May God Have Mercy On her and May she Rest In Peace. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sadness.. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.. Love you guys!”
“I awake each morning to start a new day But the pain of loosing you never goes away. I go about the things I have to do And as the hours pass I think again of you. I want to call you and just hear your voice Then I remember that I have no choice For you are not there and now my heart cries Just to see you again to tell you goodbye,To say grandma I love you and I always will And hope that much of you, in me you’ve instilled. The day that you left I just didn’t know That you were going where I couldn’t go. And now all my memories of you are so dear But gosh, how I miss you and wish you were here. Who now can hear me when I need to cry? It so hard to tell you “grandma goodbye.” Someday I know all will be well And I’ll see you again with stories to tell Of how you were missed and how we have grown And how good it is to finally be home. Until then my memories of you I’ll keep near And I’ll pass them on to those who are dear. I miss you so much, Amy “
“If I only had five minutes the day you passed away, I would have had time to tell you all the things I needed to say. I never got to tell you how much you mean to me, Or that you were the best mother, better than any mother could be. The last time that I talked to you I wish I would have known. I would have said I love you, and never left you alone. If I only had five minutes, the morning you passed away, I’d give you one last hug so tight and see your great big smile. I’d tell you that I don’t think I could live without you, not even for awhile. I’d kiss your cheek and take your hand and tell you it’s okay to go And tell you that I’ll miss you, more than you’ll ever know. But you were gone so quickly, One last car ride you’d take. Before you even knew it, you were standing at heavens gate. Now God has called upon you, It’s time to get your wings. To leave this life behind you, And enjoy all of heavens beautiful things. So wait for me in heaven mom, Don’t let me come alone. The day the angels come for me, Please be there to bring me home. Loving daughter Susie”
“Ann and Family, Sorry for your loss. I know you have many memories, so keep them close to your heart!”
“My heart aches for all of you.. I’ve know Miss Cook my whole life. She was a great woman , we will miss her dearly.”
“Amy, I was so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I know you was very close to her. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. Tell your mom I am thinking of her.”
“Mrs. Cook was such a wonderful and kind lady. She will be missed by many. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. She is now in heaven watching over you as your very special angel.”
“To Betty , Ann and rest of your family, My heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the loss of your Mother.Our thoughts and prayer go to you at this time of grief. Would love to hear from you. Louis”
“Aunt Charlotte, we will miss you. I am sorry we did not see you more. My family, only got to know you to late. Wayne and Jen and kids”
“Ann Marie and family, Please accept out sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Family, Your mom was such a good friend and neighbor to my mom for many wonderful years. For a while they were separated but it is so hard to believe that in just a few short weeks, they are together as neighbors again. They will both be greatly missed. Praying that your cherished memories will bring you to a place of peace in your heart. Love and blessings to all”
“Ann and family- May the happy memories of your mother bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead- an angel has entered the gates of heaven to join all the angels.”
“Betty,Ann Marie, Elaine and Susie. I know how hard this is on all of you. Your mother was a great person. I will keep all of you in my prayers.”
“Ann and family, please accept our condolences.”
“Mrs.Cook I WILL MISS YOU BECAUSE I CAN LOOK BACK OVER THE YEAR’S AND THINK WHAT A GOOD LIFE SHE HAS SHARED WITH ALL OF US. GOD HAS YOU NOW LOVE BO.”
“I met Mrs. Charlotte Cook sitting at the table with Mrs Theresa Cook every time I visited friends in the Nursing Home. She was a sweet person. She was always tickled when I would swing through the gathering room.I will miss seeing her. God Bless.”
“I loved going in to the Nursing Center and visiting with Charlotte. What beautiful eyes she had and she also had a beautiful soul. I remember many times when she visited our mother when we were younger. She was always so kind to her and we enjoyed her visits. My condolences go to all the family”
“I will always remember Mrs.Cook, enjoyed her pancakes when she babysat my sister and I, sorry for the loss.”