IMOGENE RUTH (JEFFRESS) COOK, the youngest of 4 children, was born on March 12, 1933, to Lee David

and Grace Ethel (Smith) Jeffress. Imogene attended Alta Sita H.S. in East St. Louis, IL where she

participated in many choral groups. After graduating in 1951, she attended S.I.U.E. and received a B.S.

degree in education in 1973. She met the brother of her friend, Glenn Lloyd Cook, at a wedding. Glenn

and Imogene were later married on September 18, 1952, at the military base in Norfolk, VA, where

Glenn was serving 4 years in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. They remained married for 55 years

until his death on July 10, 2008.

Together, Glenn and Imogene had two children;

David Glenn Cook (Lisa Jordan Freeman) of Troy, IL

Jean Elaine Cook (Graves) Schaubert (Richard Schaubert) of Conroe, TX.

Seven grandchildren;

Pamela Graves Steward (Shannon Steward) of Weatherford, TX

Rindy Cook Fisk (Michael Fisk) of Edwardsville, IL

Elaina Graves of Willis, TX

Gregory Cook of IL

Michaela Schaubert Rosenblatt (Victor Rosenblatt) of Weatherford, TX

Richard "Corey" Schaubert (Emily Strozier) of Conroe, TX

Sarah Freeman

Four Great Grandchildren;

Ava Steward, Hayden Honeycutt, Azriel Fisk, Rhett Schaubert

Imogene's siblings include; Mildred (Roy Corcoran), Kenneth (Pat Kopsic) Jeffress and Mary Jeffress.

Imogene was the daughter-in-law of Clement (Bill) and Gertrude Cook of Troy, IL

In laws include; Raymond/Mary Cook, Danny/Myrna Steele, Richard (Horpo)/Phyliss Rankin and

Donald/Jackie Cook.

Imogene has always had a bright beautiful smile and is a gentle soul. No one ever heard her speak an

unkind word. She had a faithful prayer life and studied the Bible daily. As an avid reader, she read most

books in a day or less. She was a church musician by age 16 and skillfully played the piano, organ and

accordion for the next 60 years. Imogene always had a song in her heart and was heard joyfully singing

church hymns throughout each day. She showed creative genius throughout her life through writing

poetry, drawing and painting. Her creativity was expressed frequently while teaching Sunday school and

as a public educator. Her last painting was painted at age 87.

Imogene has resided in E. St. Louis, IL, Norfolk, VA, Belleville, IL, Troy, IL, Conroe, TX, and back to Troy

where she received care from the Troy assisted living facility (The Fountains/ Morningside/Cedarhurst).

A big thank you to the wonderful staff, who for 10 years provided quality and compassionate care until

her passing. Thank you to Vitas hospice care team who also gave exceptional care. On December 10,

2022, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 29 days (32,780 days), Imogene, graduated once more; to

her glorious new home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be laid to rest next to her

husband at Friedens Cemetery in Troy, IL.

Memorials will be used for a blessing back to the health care workers at Cedar Hurst of Troy.  Online expressions of sympathy mau be made at www.Richesonfh.com

Visitation will be held 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, IL.

Funeral services will be held 1 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, IL with Rev. Myles Holmes officiating.