Mrs. Jean A. Cook, affectionately known as "Nanny," age 91, of Alexandria went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024, at her residence. 

Jean was a member of the Upper Helton Baptist Church and her and her late husband Buddy, ran a dairy farm for years and she also worked at the DeKalb West School Cafeteria. 

She was born July 12, 1933, to her parents, the late B. and Mai Foutch Akin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Cook; son, Barry Cook and sister, Frances Haley. 

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Butch) Agee of Liberty; daughter-in-law, Teresa Cook Roberts of Walling; seven grandchildren, Josh (January) Agee, Joey (Casey) Agee, Amanda Loring, Troy Cook, Morgan Thaxton (Taylor) Bain, Eddie (Kiersten) Parrish and Jake Parrish; 12 great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Vaden, Lucas, Teagan, Avery, Jordyn, Dallas, Alley Beth, Drew, Navie, Indie and Kennedy; and special friend, Stephanie Tiner. 

Funeral service was held Monday, September 2, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Josh and Joey Agee officiating and burial followed in Salem Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Arms officiating. Pallbearers were Josh Agee, Joey Agee, Dallas Cook, Drew Cook, Eddie Parrish, and Taylor Bain.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Upper Helton Baptist Church, Building Fund, Salem Cemetery or New Hope Cemetery, in memory of Mrs. Jean.   

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.