Kay Frances Elkins Cook

Kay Frances Elkins Cook, 84, of Bear Creek, passed away Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

She was born July 31st, 1940, in Moore County, the daughter of the late John Raymond Elkins, Sr. and Mattie Frances Oldham Elkins. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Raymond Elkins, Jr.

Kay worked as a bookkeeper for most of her career. She worked at Kellers Oakhaven rest home in Sanford. She was a member of Mays Chapel Baptist Church where she served as an organist to provide music for God’s congregation. She loved working in the yard and gardening.

Kay is survived by her husband of 15 years, Jim Cook; her sons, Ray Mason and wife Cindy of Bear Creek, and Reid Mason of Little River; four grandchildren, Erica McLeod and her husband, Sammy, Casey Motes and her husband, Kent, Joel Mason, and Ethan Mason and his wife, Rachel; eight great grandchildren, Cheyenne McLeod, Riley Mason, Chloe McLeod, Collins Motes, Caitlin McLeod, Nathan Mason, Eloise Motes, and Zaden Mason.

In addition to her love of music, “Granny K” loved sharing her pictures of her children and grandchildren. She always made those around her feel special and was one of the first to contact those in need.

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at 12 pm, at Mays Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the church fellowship hall. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Services will be officiated by Reverend Val Chadwick and Reverend Eric Davidson.

Memorials can be made to Mays Chapel Baptist Church, 24 Rosser Rd., Bear Creek, NC 27207.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Cook family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com