Marion- Mary Cook, age 69, of Marion, passed away at 7:10pm on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on November 23, 1951, the daughter of Peter Horlompovich and Olga Troyan. She married Carroll Gene Cook in Johnston City on October 30, 1970. Together, they have shared fifty one years of marriage.
Mary spent her life as a loving mother and wife. Mary enjoyed music, spending time in her flower garden, and photography. Taking pictures of her flowers brought her great joy. She was of Baptist faith, having attended Third Baptist Church in Marion and First Baptist Church in Energy, until her declining health prevented her.
Survivors include her loving husband- Carroll Gene Cook of Marion
Son- Derek Cook of Marion
Son- Ryan and Erin Cook of Glenview
Daughter- Larissa and John Elliott of Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Grandchildren- Allie, Rohan, Elena, Riddick, Lillian, Camille, Taylor, Hagan, Brady, Chandler, and Edelynn
Brother- Peter and Barbara Troyan of Thompsonville
Sister- Olichka and Issie Sopena of Lake in the Hills
Sister- Tamara and Harry Tidwell of Florida
Brother- Vasil Troyan of Florida
Sister- Luba Troyan of Marion
Brother- Victor Troyan of Danville
Several Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers- Nikolai Newland, John Troyan, and Michael Troyan, and one sister- Tina Winkler.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. James Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. A time of visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.
For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the SIH Cancer Institute or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N Market Street; Marion, IL 62959.
For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com
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