Leoda F. Cook

Leoda Frances Cook, 91, of Litchfield, passed away on Sun., Nov. 24, 2019 at 7:40 p.m. in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  She was born on July 2, 1928 in Vandalia, IL, a daughter of Herman & Belle Elizabeth (Daniels) Lansford.  She married Fred Eugene Cook.  He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1991.  Leoda was a homemaker and farm wife.  She previously worked at Hillsboro Glass for several years and was a beautician.  She was a member of South Side Church in Litchfield, Women of the Moose Chapter 581 in Litchfield, and Litchfield VFW Post 3912.  She was known to be a very good cook.  Leoda is survived by:

2 sons,                Gary (Arlene) Cook of Waltonville, IL

                           David (Frances) Cook of Scheller, IL

5 daughters,       Diane Crawford of Litchfield

                           Lillie (Ray) Vickers of Peoria, AZ

                           Janice (Jerry) Johnson of Crete, IL

                           Bonnie (Richard) Davis of Litchfield

                           Barbara White of St. Louis, MO

1 sister,               Wanda Cantrell of Cookville, TN

26 grandchildren

38 great-grandchildren

25 great-great-grandchildren

Leoda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred; 1 son, Michael Cook; 2 daughters, Christle Starkey & Margaret Vaughn; 2 granddaughters, Sandi Calcott Self & Sherry Calcott Rowland.

Graveside memorial services for Leoda will be held Sat., Dec. 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Taylor Cemetery in Vandalia, IL.

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