Shirley Ann Cook

Shirley Ann Cook, 94 of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 19, 2026.

She was born on April 11, 1932 in Independence, MO and was the daughter to Samuel A. Godman and Blanche B. Godman. Shirley grew up in Miami, MO until the age of four when the family moved to Kansas City, MO. She later graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. Shirley met and married her high school sweetheart Patrick E. Cook, Sr. on June 16, 1951. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and faith.

She was a devoted wife and mother and is survived by her 5 children: Patrick E. Cook Jr., Stephen Michael, Rick Thomas, Debra Diane, and Sherry Lynn; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick E. Cook Sr. and her older sister Alice Rosemary Eaton.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday August, 10 2026 at 3:00 pm at The Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road. Prairie Village, Kansas 66208.

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