Karen Cook

Karen S. Cook, age 66, born February 10, 1946 in Columbus, passed away December 21, 2012. Member of Livingston United Methodist Church since the age of 2. Graduated from South High School in 1964. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education from The Ohio State University. Karen was an educator for 32 years, 28 of those years with Southwest City Schools teaching 5th and 6th grade gifted and talented students at Hayes Intermediate. Preceded in death by mother, Pearl Keeler, father, Harold Lambert, and Phyllis and Bill McCurdy, who raised her. Survived by son, Anthony "Tony" (Rhonda) Cook; granddaughters, Gabrielle and Alesia Cook; great-grandson, Devonne Cook-Smith; sisters, Phyllis and Linda; close family and friends, Wally and Jane Fahrion, Patti and Bob Bricker, Carol and Guy Wolfenbarger, and Jackie Trainer. A celebration of Karen's life will be held at Livingston United Methodist Church, 200 E. Livingston Ave., on Saturday, January 5, 2013 with a service at 1 p.m. followed by visitation until 4 p.m., Rev. James Donnan officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Charity Newsies, www.charitynewsies.com/donate-now. Karen's cremated remains will be returned to the North Carolina coastal waters that brought her such joy.