STANTON - Trica Ann Cook was born on Nov. 18, 1955, to Beth and L.R. Shoemaker. She married the love of her life, Steve Cook, on June 22, 1974 in Stanton, at the First United Methodist Church. Steve and Trica built a beautiful life together. She was always so proud of their two sons, Nathan and Brady, and all of their accomplishments. She died on Dec. 27, 2021.
She had an impactful career that nurtured her natural ability to teach and care for others through the Martin County Extension Office, Stanton ISD, and Midland ISD. In 1999, she received her Bachelor’s of Arts in History from the University of the Permian Basin and then her Master’s of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership in 2005. She worked hard in all that she did and set an example for many of her students and touched many lives.
She made every moment she was a part of special and knew how to show people they were treasured. She always told her grandsons that they were her treasure and they knew their Gigi loved them dearly. She loved to go to her grandchildren’s events and was their biggest fan. She led with patience, strength, and poise in all areas of her life.
She is survived by her husband Steve Cook; son Nathan Cook and his wife D’Lee and their two sons Carter and Callen; son Brady Cook and his wife Jonna and their three sons Caleb, Colby, and Colton; mother Beth Shoemaker; sister Trina Shoemaker and her husband Doug Stillwagon.
She is preceded in death by a brother at birth, brother Kevin Shoemaker, and her father L.R. Shoemaker. She will be greatly missed by her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Martin County Convent Foundation.
Funeral service was Dec. 29, at First United Methodist Stanton. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.
Arrangements were under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.