Mary Ruth Cook

October 8, 1937 - February 10, 2017

Mary Ruth VanHoy Cook, age 79 of 4500 US Hwy 221, Sparta, NC 28675 passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was born October 8, 1937 in Alleghany County to the late Robert Bruce and Virgie Moxley VanHoy. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Tom Cook. Mary Ruth was an avid farmer, gardener and a great cook. She continuously thought of her neighbors and sharing her fresh vegetables. She loved her dogs and cats. She treated all her special cows to a PayDay candy bar. Each cow had a special name that matched their personality. She was a true friend, and enjoyed the Stratford and Walnut Branch community. She is survived by one daughter, Janie Cook of Sparta; special nephew, Royal Cummings and wife Carol of Christiansburg, VA; special friends, Cindy and Gary Atwood of Sparta, Linda and Harold Nipper of Sparta, Curtis, Debbie and Kelly Weaver of Sparta; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service to honor the life of Mary Ruth at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. The family requests no food be brought to the home, but be brought to the church for the meal that will be following the service. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Medi-Home Hospice of Alleghany, PO Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors and staff at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Cook family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.