Patricia Ann Cook, 69, of Wauchula, FL. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born in Ozark, Alabama on January 15, 1948. Patricia was a resident of Hardee County for the last twenty years. Patricia was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who treasured her family. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and is now resting under Jesus' wings. Patricia attended Victory Praise Center in Bowling Green, FL.

She is preceded in death by her father, Arvle W. Criswell, her sister, Vera Jane Pugh, and her brother, Larry Criswell.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Charles Cook of Wauchula, FL; mother, Gassie Ree Criswell of Ft. Meade, FL; sons, John Murphy (Vesta) of Clarington, OH, David Murphy of Wauchula, FL; daughters, Victoria Deeson (Wayne) of Bowling Green, FL, Barbara Everitte (Leslie) of Milton, FL, Virginia Kersey (David) of Sebring, FL, Jane Gray of Wauchula, FL, Vickie Miranda (Manny) of Ft. Meade, FL, and Suzie Patterson (John) of Blueridge, GA; brothers, Ramon Crisell of Ft. Meade, FL, Danny Criswell of Lake City, FL; sisters, Reba Bryant of Lakeland, FL, Essie Hall of Bartow, FL, Dessie Combs of Ft. Meade, FL, Lynn Sconyers of Bowling Green, FL, Marsie Smith of Ft. Meade,FL; as well as 24 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 4:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Giles officiating. A private family viewing is scheduled for 2:30 PM. Public viewing and visitation is from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Interment follows at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.