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~Kathleen Cook~
YOAKUM: Kathleen D. Cook, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was born May 28, 1946, in Corpus Christi, TX, to Bennie Alfred and Lena (Holster) Day. Kathleen loved cooking during the holidays and was all about family. She was an avid sports fan, never missing a child or grandchild’s sporting event. She was a huge Duke University Blue Devils basketball and softball fan. She enjoyed rescuing and nurturing stray cats, especially her precious “Baby Girl”. She retired from Yoakum ISD, where she developed lifelong friendships and cherished the time she spent with all the children. Survivors: husband of 58 years, Calvin Cook; Sons, Calvin Cook, Jr. “Shorty” of Yoakum and Craig Cook (Kristan) of Needville; daughter Kerri Lange (Kevin) of Cuero; grandchildren, Kendyl Burt (Dalton), Kenna Lauer (Holden), Kenzi Lange (Rhett), Ky Lange, Jack Cook, Caroline Cook. Preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; three sisters. Visitation 9 a.m., Rosary 9:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Entombment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers: Dalton Burt, Holden Lauer, Rhett Trlicek, Jeff Card, Paul Ebner, E.L. Moore. Honorary Pallbearer G. W. Hamman. Memorial Contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Yoakum. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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