Eleanor Cook

Eleanor E. Cook, 96, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday December 4, 2025 in National Church Residences. She was born on February 27, 1929 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris (Irwin) Zonner. On July 4, 1948 she married Elwood Cook who preceded her in death on October 26, 2001.

Surviving are her daughters, Deborah J. (Darrel) Graham, AZ; and Linda I. Cook (Paul Carpenter), Chillicothe; her sons, Michael E. (Eleanor) Cook, South Salem; and Christopher L. (Jean) Cook, Miamisburg, a son-in-law, Robert Swank, Jackson; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a sister, Bea Gallaugher, Chillicothe, and a brother, Lawrence Zonner, Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn F. Swank, and a sister, Lucille Merrill.

In her earlier years, Eleanor was an accomplished seamstress, doing work for different department stores. She later went to work for Rinks Bargain City until they closed. A member of Tyler U.M. Church, she belonged to the Kingdom Builders Sunday School Class. She was associated with the “Rosie Reds”, the Century Club, the Ross County Historical Society and the Lucy Webb Hayes House. Eleanor was an avid reader, and took up quilting in her later years.

A graveside service in Greenlawn Cemetery is being planned and will be announced. Public calling hours will not be observed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor’s name to the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library or the Lucy Webb Hays House. An online memorial guestbook is available at www.fawcett-palmer.com.

The FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME is honored to serve the Cook Family.