Sharon Kay Cooke, 67, beloved mother and sister, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at her home in Iola.
Sharon was born Jan. 9, 1945, in Lamar, Mo., 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. He preceded her in death Feb. 14, 2008.
Sharon was the district librarian and teacher for the Le Roy/Gridley school district before she retired.
She enjoyed reading and supported wildlife organizations and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
She is survived by her son, Tawn Katzer and his wife, Keela, Kansas City, Mo., and a brother, Lowell Needham, and his wife, Jancy, Lamar.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola. Visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Memorial gifts may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.iolafuneral.com.
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