Obituary
Our beloved Nancy J Cook, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana surrounded by her loving children, passed away September 26, 2022, after a second courageous battle with cancer. Born in Brownsburg, Indiana, 1939, Nancy was the daughter of Charles Kephart and Doris (Hyten) Kephart Holt and stepdaughter of Harlan Holt.
She is sister to Tom Kephart and Frank Holt. Nancy attended Ben Davis High School. On June 30th, 1955, she married the love of her life, Bernard Cook, Sr in Indianapolis, Indiana. She soon became an amazing mother to her four children, Bernard Cook, Jr (Rhonda), Robin Mathis (Ernie), Mark Cook (Gloria), Curtis Cook (Jody) and her special bonus child Daniel Alhbrand, Sr (Sherri). Her absolute love in life was spoiling her eight grandchildren;12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Nancy was a buyer for William H. Block (1969-1988), then a consultant for Bali- Haneswear in 1988, retiring in 2012. After retiring Nancy enjoyed time planting flowers, cooking, baking, attending craft fairs, a yearly attendant of the Indiana State Fair and Covered Bridge Festival, other festivals and loved anything that required her family to gather. During the 1950s up until Bernie’s death in 2003,
Nancy spent many summers, weekends, and vacation time at Dietz Lake in Center Pointe, Indiana. Even on vacation Nancy spent her time cooking and baking for family and friends. Nancy learned her kitchen talents from her mother and grandmother, in which she carried on their recipes and traditions up until the very end. Bernie and Nancy were best known for their annual Hog Roast that brought in over 200 people from the resort. Nancy’s door was open to everyone. She has played the role of mother and grandmother to many young souls. Nancy had the most generous, caring heart. She was a donor to over 30 charity organizations. Although our worlds seem empty with this tremendous loss, we will always carry a part of Nancy in our hearts.
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” – Unknown Author
Nancy joins in Heaven, her husband Bernie Cook Sr.; mother Doris Holt; step-father Harlan Holt; father Charles Kephart; brother Tom Kephart; grandparents Frank and Elva Hyten; uncle James and Aunt Ruth.
Survivors include children Bernard Cook, Jr. (Rhonda), Robin Cook Mathis (Ernie), Mark Cook (Gloria), Curtis Cook (Jody), Daniel Alhbrand, Sr. (Sherri); grandchildren: Brandy Edwards, Tiffany Keith, Heather Wright, Christopher Wright, Tyler Cook, Morgan Cook, Zachary Cook; great-grandchildren: Aliyah Wright, Mason Cook, Lakenzie Parker, Noah Keith, Markese Wright, Collen Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Christian Edwards, Samuel Wright, Clay Cook, Claire Cook and Leo Cook; great-great Grandchildren: Lincoln and Leeroy Wright; brother: Frank Holt (Julie)and longtime family friend Reverend Raymond “Gene” Coonce will be officiating the service.
Visitation will be Friday, September 30, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Indiana. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Noon with a short visitation prior to the funeral service. Nancy will be laid to rest next to her husband Bernard at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s name to The American Cancer Society or Fletcher Place Community Center , P.O.BOX 825 Indianapolis, In 46206 , fletcherpplacecc.org.