Deborah Cook

In Loving Memory of Deborah L. Cook

January 22, 1956 – July 18, 2025

“Well done, good and faithful servant...” – Matthew 25:23

With humble hearts and deep sorrow, yet unshakable faith in God’s perfect will, we announce that Deborah L. Cook peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 69. While we mourn the loss of one so dear, we rejoice in knowing she is now resting in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Deborah was born on January 22, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, to Robert and Eleanor Steiner. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age, remaining faithful throughout her life. Deborah was a devoted member of Caloosa Baptist Church, where she served in many roles, always ready to lend a helping hand and share a kind word with anyone in need.

Known for her warm smile, loving spirit, and unwavering trust in God, Deborah touched countless lives through her generosity, prayers, and encouragement. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. Among her many favorite scriptures were:

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”

Romans 8:38 – “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love…”

These were the verses she carried in her heart and lived out each day.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents and sister Nancy Walker. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 43 years, Glen Cook, and three sons: Robert (Sabrina) Cook of LaBelle, FL; Matthew (Melissa) Cook of Immokalee, FL; and Justin (Meri) Cook of Warner Robins, GA. She was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren: Carl Cook, Alexavier Cook, Zoe Cook, Mason Cook, Noah Cook, and Maverick Cook, and three step-grandchildren: Kaycee Huffman, Joshua Huffman, and Jackson Meriwether. Deborah is also survived by her brother Frank Steiner, her sister Sandra Carson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and other loved ones.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am at Caloosa Baptist Church, with Pastor James Hunt officiating. Viewing will be at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle, Florida, on Monday, July 28, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Caloosa Baptist Church to benefit the Immokalee Pregnancy Center, where Deborah passionately volunteered for 17 years.

Though our hearts are heavy, we are reminded of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14:

< “For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.”

We thank God for the gift of Deborah’s life and the legacy of love and faith she leaves behind. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.