COOK. Died 12-04-1991.
Former Jerseyville resident Marie Inman Cook, 80, died at 9 a.m. Friday, April 12, 1991, at home.
In 1946, she and her three brothers purchased the Inman Department store in Jerseyville from their father. She later bought out her brother's interest in the business and operated it until retiring in 1963. She also operated a children’s' clothing shop in Jerseyville from 1952-1962.
Born in Calhoun County, on June 13, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Allen C. and Cuba M. (Coughlin) Inman. She was married to the late U. Grant Prater. On Nov. 14, 1954, she married Rex M. McCann, and he later died on May 19, 1959. She later married George W. Cook on Oct. 4, 1965, and he died May 19, 1978.
Surviving are two sons, G. Barney Cook of Toledo and Dr. Neal B. Prater of Clinton, S.C.; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Jack G. Inman of Carrollton and James C. Inman of Palm Springs, Calif.
A brother, Dale Inman, preceded her in death.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. Monday until service time at 2 p.m. at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The Rev. Simon A. Simon will officiate. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.
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