Rose Marie Cook, 95, of Kerrville, TX, peacefully left this earth to join her beloved husband, Royce, in heaven, on July 29, 2024. She was born in Norman, OK to James C. Evans and Ella Marie Evans on February 19, 1929. She married Royce G. Cook on June 2, 1951 in Norman.

Rose attended public schools in Norman. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Nursing as an RN and started her nursing career as a surgical nurse there in Norman. She worked at the Nix Hospital in San Antonio, TX and later worked at the Winter Garden Hospital in Crystal City, TX. In the course of raising three sons in Crystal City, she was involved in many clubs, civic organizations and school PTA's. Rose loved to sing so she faithfully sang in the choir at First Baptist Church in Crystal City for many years as well as serving in other areas. Rose and Royce owned and operated Crystal Drug for over 40 years before retiring to Kerrville.

Rose was preceded in death by the love of her life, Royce; both her parents; her brother, James C. Evans, Jr.; and her daughter-in-law, Susie Masar.

Survivors include her sons, Royce G. Cook, Jr. (Phyllis), Michael L. Cook (Nora) and Dwight P. Cook; sister, Barbara Baldwin; grandchildren, Christy Cook Ward (Aaron), Danene Cook, Amy Cook McCaffery (Tony Uvalle), Kayla Cook Brown (Justin), Royce G. ''Trey'' Cook, III (Sara), Paul Cook (Kirsten), Preston Cook (Amanda), Clay Cook (Heather), Jordan Cook (April), Cameron Cook (Emily), Collin Cook, Candice Masar Giroir (Greg) and K'Leigh Masar Leggett (Shea); great-grandchildren, Lila Cook, Claire Brown, Harper Brown, Kyle Stacks (Jasmine), Brooke Ward, Meagan McCaffery, Ian McCaffery, Parker Uvalle, Emmalee Cook, Ethan Cook, Emma Cook, Lily Cook, Cally Cook, Kinsley Cook, Azalea Cook, Kimberley Ward and Charlotte Leggett; one great-great-grandchild, Timmy Enriquez Stacks. Also, numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 10th at Trinity Baptist Church, Kerrville, TX, with Pastor John Wheat officiating.

Memorials may be given to Peterson Regional Medical Center volunteer program, Schreiner University Nursing Program, Peterson Hospice, Christian Women's Job Corps of Kerr County or a charity of one's choice.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Brenda Whittaker, Rhonda, Judy and the rest of the staff at 220 Harper for the loving care shown Rose this last year; Dr. James Young and the nurses and staff of Peterson Hospice. Most of all, to Tricia Wiseman, for her faithful friendship and loving care.

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