January 3, 2024
Mrs. Dean Cook age 87 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning January 2, 2024 at her home. She was born March 27, 1936 to her parents, the late Thomas Clayton and Prudie Spencer Hale Pinegar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, TJ Pinegar and Charles “Toots” Pinegar. She was a hairdresser for over 50 years and owned Dean’s Beauty Shop. Mrs. Dean was a faithful charter member of Calvary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 69 years, Gene Cook of Smithville; 3 children, Ronnie (Debbie) Cook of Piney Flats, TN; Cathy (Dwain) Snow and Tina (David) Gash both of Smithville; 7 grandchildren, Jacob (Katie) Cook, Jonathan (Kari) Cook, Jay (Victoria) Cook, Eric (Cindy) Snow, Andy (Laura) Snow, Caleb (Makenzy) Gash and Callie (Caleb) Cantrell; 14 great-grandchildren, Paxton, Clara, Emery, Levi, Topher, Trey, Brody, Addy, Ansley, Allie, Callie, Oliver, Ruby and Britton; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews and her Calvary Baptist Church family. Graveside services and interment will be 2 PM Thursday, January 4, 2024 at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Jason Lohorn officiating. There will not be any services or visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at DeKalb Cemetery for the 2 PM Service. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Calvary Baptist Church building fund, in memory of Mrs. Dean. The family would like to express their appreciation to Lisa, Teresa, Kay, Rebecca and Robbie for the love and care shown to Mrs. Dean. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Cook family.