Obituary of Betty M. Cook

Mrs. Betty M. Cook, 62, of Prospect Ave., Gloversville, New York passed away, Monday, July 30, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York.

Born on July 13, 1956 in Little Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Robert Clark and Phyllis Smeltz Clark. She was a graduate of Little Falls High School and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Cook worked in the Laundry department at Little Falls Hospital.

She loved camping, bingo, playing poker, and going to the Great Escape.  She was crazy about going to auctions with her husband.  She loved her kids, spending summers taking in “Fresh Air Kids” and helping to raise her nieces and nephews.

In June 1986 at the Fort Plain Reformed Church, Betty was married to Ronald Cook.

Her parents; brothers, Earl Clark, Frederick Clark; and niece, Melinda Clark all predeceased her. 

Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband, Ronald Cook of Gloversville, NY; sister, Carolyn Austin of Little Falls, NY; as well as many nieces and nephews that Betty loved as her own.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 10:00 am at Michael Cemetery in Lassellsville, NY.  Arrangements are entrusted to Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339.