Elizabeth "Betty" VanNest Cook

April 11, 1924 - June 15, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” VanNest Cook, 95, of Wysox, PA passed away Saturday morning, June 15, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, PA. “Betty” as she was known to family and friends was born at home in Standing Stone Township, PA on April 11, 1924, the daughter of Fay VanNest and Florence Trumbull VanNest. She attended Fisher School (located near Rummerfield) for the first eight grades. Betty graduated from Towanda High School in 1942 and on October 31, 1943, Betty married Ralph Marshal “Marsh” Cook at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 49 years on October 1, 1992. Betty was a long-time member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women’s Association having held various offices over the years. She taught Sunday school, served as a Deacon, and was one of the founders of the church prayer circle, being a very faithful member. Betty worked in the cafeteria of the Wysox Elementary School and served as a substitute mail carrier out of the Wysox Post Office for five years. Volunteer work at the TACO Food Pantry was something she enjoyed. Lawn and garden work and various craft activities were her hobbies. Betty and her late husband Ralph enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the United States and abroad. Her family meant very much to her and she enjoyed visiting them whenever possible. Betty is survived by her daughter, Joyce Mix of Cogan Station, PA, grandchildren, Sean E. Cook of Reading, PA, Chester Mix of Cogan Station, PA, Tammy J. Cook Nevin and husband Rod of Reading, PA, Marsha Mix Yrisarri and husband Tim of Williamsport, PA, great grandchildren, Landon Mix, Ethan Nevin, Sarah Nevin and Emma Yrisarri, sisters-in-law, Ruth Moore of Towanda, Sherry Cook of Rome, Sally Cook of Auburn, NY and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by her son, David E. Cook on October 21, 2016, daughter-in-law, Linda L. Cook on March 25, 2011, son-in-law, Raymond Mix on April 20, 2013, sisters, Lucille Bride, Doris Vought, Marjorie Griffis and Marie Parks and by her brother, William VanNest. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 24, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Wysox Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jira Albers and Rev. Robert Martin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Wysox Cemetery following the service. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Wysox Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 339, Wysox, PA 18854 or to TACO, P.O. Box 463, Wysox, PA 18854 in Betty’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, PA. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.