Barbara Cook

December 29, 1943 - September 13, 2016

Cook, Barbara, 72, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, a devout catholic and an active member of the community, passed away peacefully on September 13th. Barbara was born and raised in Philadelphia PA, with her large and loving family. She attended Hallahan High School and then continued her education at Holy Family College. Wanting to share her faith in God by helping and teaching others, she began teaching at Nazareth Academy. Barbara then moved on to a professional career in office management at Smurfit Stone, which is now Rock 10. Barbara remained active after her retirement and worked part time as a receptionist in a primary physician's office. Barbara was a devoted wife to her husband, William; a loving grandmother to her granddaughter, Ali, whom she raised as her own. She leaves to cherish her memory, a beloved grandson, Nicholas; her sister and best friend, Mary; as well as her sisters Jerry and Dotty; and her brothers, Billy and Cuey. She was also an admired aunt and great aunt to her niece Megan and her three children. Barbara also leaves behind her beloved beagle, Sarah. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Rd, Galloway, NJ (609-641-0001). A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help-Church of the Assumption , 146 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway, NJ. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.