Teresa Elizabeth Cook, 85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 25, 2015 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 3, 1929 in Hurry, MD she was the daughter of the late Cora Elizabeth Knott and Mark Raymond Knott.

Teresa was the loving wife of the late George Francis Cook, whom she married on November 4, 1944 in Avenue, MD and who preceded her in death on July 3, 2009.

Teresa is survived by her children: Tommy Cook of Port Tobacco, MD, Bobby Cook (June) of Welcome, MD, Margaret Goostree (Don) and Wayne Cook (Jenn) both of California, MD, Sandy Thomas (Larry) of Hollywood, MD, Mary Russell (Jim) of Clements, MD, Ann Evans of Lexington Park, MD, Joe Cook (Julie) of Morganza, MD, Ray Cook (Mai) of Callaway, MD, 21 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Siblings: Aloysius Knott, Joe Knott and Louise Peterson. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph William Cook, grandson Gary Cook, siblings: Alfred Knott, Aubrey Knott, and Francis Knott.

Teresa was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD and was a waitress for Bailey's in Leonardtown, MD for 25 years. Teresa loved flowers, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, watching the Redskins, Orioles, and playing bingo. She was not only named a Cook, she was a great cook for all of her many family dinners, and cook outs. Teresa was famous for her vegetable beef soup, homemade biscuits, and rice pudding.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Don Goostree, Jr., Jason Thomas, Ryan Evans, Kevin Evans, Corey Cook, and Steven Van Devander, Jr. Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Nursing Center 21585 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.