Sherry Lynn Cook - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sherry Lynn Cook

Born March 31, 1959

 

Sherry Lynn Cook, age 54, of Smyrna, DE passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 10, 2013.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 31, 1959, Sherry was the daughter of James Francis Cook Jr. and Jacqueline F. Moore Cook.  She began her career as a baker at Dunkin Donuts and later worked for Arner’s Restaurant, before accepting a position with Shop Rite, where she was employed for over 15 years until her retirement.

In her leisure time, Sherry enjoyed trips to local casinos and was an avid reader.  She loved listening to Elvis and visiting the beach.  A kind-hearted and giving person, Sherry was a friend to many.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, James F. Cook, Jr.  Sherry is survived by her mother, Jacqueline; sisters, Karen  Rynkowski (Henry), Terry  Costanzo (Louis), and Renee Cook; brothers, James F. Cook, III, John  Cook, Randie  Cook, Ronald  Cook, and Michael  Cook; niece, Danielle Haas, with whom she lived; goddaughter, April Costanzo; 3 aunts; 2 uncles; 14 nieces and nephews; close friend, Allan McCall; and her beloved canine companion, Peanut the cockapoo.

Friends and family may call from 6 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.  A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 18, 2013 at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

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  • Sherry and I worked at Shop rite together. She was a very nice funny lady who loved her puppy dog. Sherry may you rest in peace.

  • Sherry was a wonderful person. She worked with my mom at Shoprite for a long time. We all had so many memories we shared from when I worked in the bakery with her. She was such a book worm! She lent me the whole Twilight series to read and she was right, the books were so much better than the movies! She will be missed by many in her Shoprite family.

  • Please accept my condolences on a the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Creator will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! May this promise as recorded in Revelation 21:3,4 help you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead. Philippians 4:13.

  • So Sorry for you lost. remember the good times and fun that you all had together. She looked good at the pool party. Lord be with each and every one

  • Me and sherry worked together for 15 yrs. We shared so much together. I will miss her so much that I.can’t explain. Me and her new each other more then.anyone else.working in.the bakery without her will never be the same … I will miss u.so.much sherrance rip 🙁

  • Sherry was more than a close friend to me ,I will never forget her. we done everything together .I will miss you sherry but I will never forget what a caring and loving person you are and you will always be in my heart and my mind. I will miss you and always love you.

  • Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.We had same name Sherry Lynn.. I know Sherry experienced a great deal of suffering since she was diagnosed with cancer. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she is no longer in any pain. We all look forward to the time when God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Rev 21:3,4.To The Family,

    I met Sherry in Shoprite as my daughter also worked in Bakery. She was very fond of Sherry and spoke highly of her and was always so very concerned for her, and deeply saddened by her loss.
    Again, you have my deepest sympathy.