Norma Brake Cook
May 3, 1925 ~ September 11, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Norma Faye Brake Cook, 89, of Asheville, died Thursday, September 11, 2014.
A native of Charleston, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Frame Brake. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Thomas Erwin Cook.
Mrs. Cook was a graduate of Marshall University, and received her Master's Degree from the University of Virginia. She was a professor at Western Carolina University, and wrote the textbook "Fundamentals of Diagnostic Mycology". She was a member of Oak Forest Presbyterian Church for forty-two years.
Mrs. Cook is survived by Erwin Cook, Stephen Cook, Tom Van Blaricome, Gordon Cook, Vance Cook, Angela Cook, and Russ Bayne; grandchildren, Austin and Tyler Cook, Tanya Feinleib, and Devin Kelly; and a brother, Robert Gordon Brake, Jr. and wife Eleanor.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Oak Forest Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. David Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Norma Cook Scholarship, c/o Office of University Advancement, WCU, Suite 401, HFR Bldg, Cullowhee, NC 28723, or to Oak Forest Presbyterian Church.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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The Kidder Family from Davidson, NC extends their condolences to the family especially our dear friends Vance, Angie, Austin, and Tyler.
The Kidder Family from Davidson, NC extends their condolences to the family especially our dear friends Vance, Angie, Austin, and Tyler.
The Swaim’s from Houston Texas have the entire family in our prayers!
The Swaim’s from Houston Texas have the entire family in our prayers!
Mrs Randy (Sandy) Beck..My condolences to the Cook family . My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family . Mrs Norma meant so much to me as we shared many a Bible study and church function together..She will be missed …
Mrs Randy (Sandy) Beck..My condolences to the Cook family . My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family . Mrs Norma meant so much to me as we shared many a Bible study and church function together..She will be missed …
It was my privilege to know Norma during the years we taught together at WCU. She was always cheerful and very supportive of her students. I hope she was happy in her retirement and accomplished all she wished.
Sharon Jacques, RN
It was my privilege to know Norma during the years we taught together at WCU. She was always cheerful and very supportive of her students. I hope she was happy in her retirement and accomplished all she wished.
Sharon Jacques, RN
Our family wanted to express our condolences to the Cook Family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Robert N. Dempsey Jr.
Jean Dempsey
Robbie Dempsey
Our family wanted to express our condolences to the Cook Family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Robert N. Dempsey Jr.
Jean Dempsey
Robbie Dempsey
Aunt Norma was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. We would like to express our condolences to the Cook Family.
The Brake Family from Flemington, WV
Bill, Crystal, Tim, Jesse, Sofie, and Maggie
Aunt Norma was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. We would like to express our condolences to the Cook Family.
The Brake Family from Flemington, WV
Bill, Crystal, Tim, Jesse, Sofie, and Maggie
My sincerest condolences to the Cook family, upon the loss of your loving mother and grandmother. I was a student of Norma’s at WCU in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program from 1993-1995. She was always such a sweet woman with genuine concern for your learning and advancement, as well as your overall well being. What a blessing to have learned and shared with her in the professional realm of education. God Bless. Charles E Taylor, MPH, MT(ASCP) Candler, N.C.
Robert & Jean…..I took care of Norma couple days a week.I told her i was Addie/Clem Riddle daughter.tWeaverville.I loved Norma! Take care-Sarah Riddle.-my year with her taught me so much!
Robert & Jean…..I took care of Norma couple days a week.I told her i was Addie/Clem Riddle daughter.tWeaverville.I loved Norma! Take care-Sarah Riddle.-my year with her taught me so much!
Norma Cook was a charter faculty member when she and I, along with Mary Edwards started the Medical Technology Program (BSMT) at Western Carolina in 1976. She served as a beloved faculty, mentor and clinical coordinator for the program for 25 years. No one was loved more by the students than Norma. I am so sad she is gone. Recently, Christine Stevens, Mary Edwards and I had the pleasure of visiting with Norma in her home. She was in her bed and going through the agony of end of life processes, but she was so upbeat, so alive. We laughed, we remembered and we celebrated her life. I am truly sorry I was out of town when she died and could not be present for the funeral, but I am truly happy that I got to spend that last evening with her when she was so much alive. Rest in peace my respected and loved colleague. You deserve the rest.
Norma Cook was a charter faculty member when she and I, along with Mary Edwards started the Medical Technology Program (BSMT) at Western Carolina in 1976. She served as a beloved faculty, mentor and clinical coordinator for the program for 25 years. No one was loved more by the students than Norma. I am so sad she is gone. Recently, Christine Stevens, Mary Edwards and I had the pleasure of visiting with Norma in her home. She was in her bed and going through the agony of end of life processes, but she was so upbeat, so alive. We laughed, we remembered and we celebrated her life. I am truly sorry I was out of town when she died and could not be present for the funeral, but I am truly happy that I got to spend that last evening with her when she was so much alive. Rest in peace my respected and loved colleague. You deserve the rest.
Norma was one of my instructors. She treated her students like family. She was a funny lady and a wonderful person. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Cynthia Huneycutt Housel, MT class of 1990.