PHYLIS GRACE GRANGER COOK
Phylis Grace Granger Cook, 60, native of Morgan City and resident of Broussard, LA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend departed this life for her place in Heaven on Friday, July 16, 2021 at her home with the love of family and friends surrounding her following a brave battle with cancer.
Phylis was an amazing woman, unselfish, compassionate and a confidant for so many in her life. She was the best kind of friend - kind, gentle, truthful, loving and always saw the good in everyone in any situation. She was the best listener; her words were always wise and non-judgmental. “Choose to be kind” was the way she lived her life. Phylis was always smiling with the sparkle of her sense of humor shining through.
Phylis never questioned her diagnosis, she accepted it with faith and knew God was in control. Her deep faith in God is an inspiration to all. Phylis strongly believed in “Let your Faith be bigger than your fear”. She fought courageously, never allowing the disease to steal the joys of life. The simplest of pleasures brought great joy to Phylis as she valued her loving family and the lifelong friendships she made. Phylis enjoyed quiet evening with friends, ball games, snuggles and kisses with grand babies. She was amazed with her sons’ accomplishments and proud of the men they have become. The scripture “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 became her stronghold.
In 1977, Phylis began her 43-year career with MC Bank in Morgan City, La. She worked in all areas advancing to Vice President, Bank Secrecy Officer and relocating in recent years to Lafayette as Branch Manager. MC Bank was very dear to Phylis and she considered them more than co-workers. She was a respected professional and loved by her bank family.
Phylis’ cherished memories are left to her husband of 36 years, Floyde W. Cook of Broussard, LA; sons, Tyler W. Cook (Alyssa Balli Cook) of Youngsville, LA and Seth A. Cook (Ellie Jafari) of Bloomington, Indiana; siblings, Gerald Granger (Jackie Griffen) of Baton Rouge, LA, Janet Granger Sons (David) of Patterson, LA, and Joan Granger of Morgan City, LA. She was known and beloved as Lolli by her grandchildren, Hudson W. Cook, Sydnei R. Cook, and Henry J. Cook of Youngsville, LA, who were the joys of her life.
Phylis is now reunited with her parents, Bernie Joseph Granger and Evelyn Terracina Granger, and sister, Karen Granger Sargee.
Visitation will be held at Martin & Castille Funeral Home, 600 East Farrel Road, Lafayette, LA on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary being prayed by Larry Callais at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at 8:00 AM in Martin & Castile Funeral Home until time of services. An 11:00 AM Funeral Mass will be Celebrated by Reverend Casey Dugas, Parochial Vicar, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 200 West Main Street, Broussard, LA. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Cook, Seth Cook, Gerald Granger, Ron Phillips, Pat McElroy, and Dale Robicheaux.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Mary Lou Phillips, Kay McElroy, Barbara Robicheaux, Charlie Ramsey, and Fred "Tee" Malzahn.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate and dedicated care. A special thank you to Ellie Jafari for the gentle and loving care she provided Phylis during her last days.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the memory of Phylis Grace Granger Cook to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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