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Betty Cook Obituary
Reidville
Betty Jean Kirkland Cook, 83, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at her home. Born in Fairmont, she was the daughter of the late Carl Odell and Minnie Fincher Kirkland and the wife of the late Benny Albert Cook. Betty worked at Startex Mills for many years, was co-owner and operator of Ben Cook Used Cars and most recently assisted at The Pet Lodge and Spa in Reidville. If you ever met her or shared a conversation with her, you know she was full of life, laughter, and love. She kept us on our toes, always had something to say. She loved being around people and never met a stranger.
Survivors include her children, Janet Free and husband David "Petey", Samuel Booker and wife Janice, and Sharon Gilstrap and husband Mark; a brother, Jim Kirkland and wife Brenda; two grandchildren, Hannah Mercer and husband Jacob, and Ashley Booker; and two great grandchildren, Olivia McCollum and Jade Marcer. She was predeceased by two sisters, Lilly Henderson and Frances Childress; and a brother, Buck Kirkland
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Stribling Funeral Home
Duncan, SC
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Linda
April 12, 2026
Aunt Jean
I´m so thankful we got to visit some before you went to be with you lord. You said you wanted to see your Diddle. I know y´all are all rejoicing right now. You, Lillie, Frances and Deb and many others. You will be missed but will live in our hearts forever.
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