Avena Sutton Cook

MANSFIELD -- Avena Sutton Cook, lovingly known as Mimi, graduated into joy at 6:10 am September 14, 2015 at the home of her daughter Cindy Hartman.
Service: 10 a.m., Tuesday in the chapel of Blessing Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield.
Avena was born Oct. 22, 1919 to Miles B. Sutton and Lillian Olena Robertson (Mama Sut) of Crossroads, where her father owned a grocery store. Her beloved twin sister, Adena Sutton Tice was born moments later.
Avena graduated from East Texas State Teachers College, where she earned her degree. She taught elementary school in Missouri City, Texas while Percy completed medical school.
They moved to Mansfield in 1951 where she spent the rest of her life as a homemaker and the best mom in the world. She was the rock of the family, demanded hard work, respect, good manners, and proper dress. She loved playing bridge and was the most ardent Cowboy and Troy Aikman fan in Texas. She loved her church and kept her Bible nearby her chair.
To all the caregivers, nurses and therapists that cared for Mrs. Cook, the family extends to you a heartfelt Thank You. Your loving support and caring for our mother, our Mimi, meant the world to our family.
Avena married Percy Cook on July 13, 1942. Dr. Cook (Doc) preceded her in death on July 12, 2012 after 70 years of marriage.
Survivors: Avena is survived by her son Miles Cook and wife Rita of Pampa, Texas, daughter Cindy Cook Hartman and husband Steve of Katy, Texas, and daughter Carol Cook Cooper and husband Melvin of Mansfield, Texas, her seven grandchildren Shannon Cook, Kim Heidmann, Sean Cook, Steven Hartman, Jeannie Harper, Krista Rodriguez, and Douglas Cooper, nine great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.