Ruth Anna Cook, 79, of Brookston, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 in George Davis Manor of West Lafayette. She battled Parkinson's Disease for the last 15 years and had been in poor health for the last month. She was born February 1, 1929 in Matthews, Indiana to the late Roy and Mary (Corn) Reeves. She was a 1947 graduate of Daleville High School and attended Ball State University for two years. Her marriage was to Walter H. Cook on June 23, 1951 in Daleville, Indiana. He survives. Mrs. Cook was retired from Frontier High School as secretary after 14 years. Previously she worked for Holden Pharmacy in Brookston for several years. She was very active and a long time member of the Brookston United Methodist Church where she served many capacities including board member and choir director. She enjoyed painting scenery and landscapes, golfing, bowling and playing bridge. She also liked to knit and crochet blankets, decorate cakes and travel with her husband. Surviving with her husband are her children, Deborah A. Young (companion: Randy Hurst) of Hastings, Nebraska, Brenda J. Teel (husband: Randy) of Brookston and Michael B. Cook (wife: Cindy) of Battle Ground; brothers, Bob Reeves (wife: Bonnie) of Redding, CA, Jack Reeves (wife: Mona) of Phoenix, AZ, Jerry Reeves (wife: Linda Lou) of Anderson and Joseph Reeves (wife: Sharon) of Merced, CA and four sisters; Anita Clore (husband: Bill) of Anderson, Betty Murfin (husband: Delford) of Anderson, Linda Sue Evans of Anderson and Diana Graves (husband: Bob) also of Anderson. Ruth Anna treasured spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, Sarah, Adam, Amanda, Amy, Jill, Leslie, Jennifer and Chris and her 9 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston. Service there 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008; Rev. Joe Hornick to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Preceding her in death with her parents are a sister, Donna Reeves; a brother, Kenneth Reeves and a son-in-law, Larry Young. Due to her strong love for her church, memorials may be made to the Brookston United Methodist Church. Friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.