Funeral of Eva Cooke, aged 85 years, on December 10th 1976.
Eva Cooke (née Cull) came from a Bengeworth family with connections in Badsey. She and her late husband came to live in Robin Cottage during the 1940s, and were much involved in the life of the village, not least in the life of the Church. Mrs Cooke was for many years secretary of the Parochial Church Council and one of Wickhamford's representatives on the Ruridecanal Conference. During the last years of her life she was unable through infirmity to attend service in Church and, instead, would receive each month the sacrament in her home. Her faith in Christ sustained her during times when she found her bereavement and her increasing bodily infirmity a grievous burden. Requiescat in peace.
Published in the January 1977 Parish Magazine.