Obituary of Betty Doris Cook

Betty Doris Cook, 93, widow of George “Billy” Cook, died Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home. Born in the Cedar Creek Community of Lee County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Gary Marsh and Penelope Peebles Marsh. Mrs. Cook attended Temple Baptist Church and was the former owner of the Plantation Restaurant which was one of the greatest joys of her life for 20 years. Surviving is one son, Carey Cook (Barbara) of Rembert; two daughters, Suzanne Hallman and Sheryl Tidwell (Raymond) all of Dalzell; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, George Allen Cook and a daughter, Mary Etta Cook. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Magaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Providence Southern Methodist Church Cemetery in Dalzell. The family will receive friends from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home, 4825 Camden Highway, Dalzell. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.