September 11, 2011

Mrs. Evelyn Virginia Britton Cook passed away on Sept. 11, 2011. A native of Suffolk, Va., she was the daughter of Helen Boyce Britton and the late James Johnson Britton. She was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church. She graduated from Job Corp. and worked in their retail service.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband of 41 years, James Alonzo Cook Sr., of Suffolk; son and daughter-in-law, James A. Cook Jr. and Katrina Cook, of Suffolk; two stepsons, Lyle Dale Cook, of Gloucester, and Roy Allen Cook, of Hampton; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Cypress Chapel Christian Church Cemetery with Dr. Willis I. Dowling officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 7 to

8 p.m. at Parr Funeral and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, Va., and other times at the residence of Helen B. Britton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tidewater, 5295 Greenwich Road, Suite105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.