Aztec, NM
Billie Jean Patterson Cook
May 10, 1926 - September 12, 2017
Billie Jean Patterson Cook, loving mother and nana went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the age of 91. She will be greeted in her new home by the love of her life and husband of 52 years, John W. "Buddy" Cook Sr.; parents, Edgar F and Bessie L. Patterson; grandson, John W. Cody Cook; sisters, Lillian Johnson, Hope Matthews, Nancy Loyd; brother, James Patterson.
Left to celebrate her life are her children Beverly C. English (Bill) of Aztec, John W. "Buzz" Cook Jr. (Joan) of Garland, TX, Deborah J. Cook-Reimers (Ron) of Bloomfield, James P. Cook (Vergie) of Cedar Hill and Catherine B. Cook of Aztec. She also leaves 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Frances Tretton; sister-in-law, Margaret Farguson, many nieces and nephews and many, many brothers and sisters in Christ.
A funeral service for Billie will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel Aztec, 405 S Main Ave., Aztec. A private burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Billie's grandsons and honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren.
The family wishes to express thanks to Dr. Rahul Kumar and the staff of the medical floor of San Juan Regional Hospital for the care and compassion extended to our Nana and the family during her final days.
Billie's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel Aztec, 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.