Darla E. Cook
DARLA E. COOK, 58, went to be with the
Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2020, in Park City, Kansas.
She was born in Newton, Kansas to James
R. and Janice C. Baker (Wilson). Darla was a Kansas girl, living much
of her life in Newton and Wichita, and was a graduate of Wichita
Heights High School. A natural born saleswoman, she sold a wide range
of products and services, often earning awards for top sales. As a
working mother, she earned a bachelor's degree in Business
Administration from Friends University. Darla's greatest treasure was
her family and friends. She opened her heart to people who were most
in need.
Darla was preceded in death by her
father, James R. Baker, her brother, Darren J. Baker, and her nephew,
Jesse Moody. She is survived by her son, James Cook (Sara); grandson,
Blake Cook; mother, Janice Baker; sister, Debi Baker-Gilpin (Kenny);
lifelong friend, Paulie Friend; her Aunt Marilyn George; and 7 nieces
and nephews.
The service for Darla will be held at
10 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Valley Center Christian
Church, 1801 E. Fifth, Valley Center.
Memorials have been established with
the Wichita Cancer Foundation https://wichitacancerfoundation.org and
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is
handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at
www.bakerfhvc.com.
