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Shelby Jean Cook, age 83, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday afternoon, October 22, 2021, at her home. She was born June 30, 1938, in Harrington, Delaware, the daughter of John Thomas and Mary (Laramore) Yowell. She was united in marriage to Richard Leroy Cook on February 14, 1969, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and together they have shared 52 wedding anniversaries. Shelby truly enjoyed helping others, and appreciated the opportunity to show concern and be a caregiver for those in need, including during her work as a CNA. She was a member of Bloom Baptist Church where she helped with bible school. She and Richard were members of the Harter Township Fishing Club and she liked time spent out at the lake. She is survived by her husband: Richard Cook of Flora; children: Joe (Karen) Anderson of Flora and Richard (Lesa) Cook Jr. of Flora; daughter-in-law: Linda Anderson of Pennsylvania; son-in-law: Ron Sexton of Flora; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Rose Yarbro of Cl ....

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