Rose Marie Cook, 91, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:38 A.M., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Rose had been a factory worker for a sewing company in northern Illinois.  She then worked at the Hub Motel for five years.  She was of the baptist faith.  Rose was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed going to BJs Garden Inn to eat and hang out with her friends.  She loved most in life being with her family and playing cards.
She was born July 28, 1934 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of William and Dora Mae (Gant) Scarber.
Rose married Raymond Bird on May 30, 1952 in Du Quoin, IL and he preceded her in death in 1978.  She then married Donald Cook on December 15, 1978 in Du Quoin, IL and he preceded her in death in 1992.
She is survived by three children - Doris Messer of Du Quoin, Sandy Pelka of Royalton, and Larry Bird of Du Quoin, grandchildren - Travis Messer, Emery Messer, Cora Bird, Cody Bird, Tyler Bird, Valerie Bird, Jennifer Bird, Harry Pelka, Melissa Pelka, and Roseann Pelka, several great grandchildren, two sisters - Glenda Doerflein of Du Quoin and Sharon Sizemore of Du Quoin, and two brothers - Charles Scarber of Du Quoin and Richard Scarber of Du Quoin.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one daughter - Donna Bird, one grandson, eight sisters, and two brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.