Miss Mary Lula Cook, 77, of Advance, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Davie Nursing & Rehab in Mocksville.

She was born September 1, 1945, in Davie County to the late Willie Z. Cook, Sr. and Ethel Sofley Cook. Lula graduated from Davie High School in 1963 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She attended Draughon's Business College and began working as a bookkeeper in the Trust Department of North Carolina National Bank. Her entire 46-year career was spent in the Trust Department, even though the bank itself went through several mergers and name changes, and is presently known as Bank of America. In 1986, Lula was promoted to the position of Vice President and Trust Officer at the bank. She will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity to everyone she met and those in need.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Willie Z. "Bill" Cook, Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Rachel Mock Cook.

Survivors include a sister, Gaynell Cook; niece, Jane Beaver (Paul); great-niece, Katie Parsley (Brad); great-nephew, Christopher Beaver (Hollie); great-great-nieces, Lena, Clara and Anna Parsley; special cousin, Anne White (David); and several close cousins.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Bob O'Keef officiating. The family invites friends to come by Lambert Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 28, from 12 to 6 p.m., to pay their respects.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Davie Community Foundation, P.O. Box 546, Mocksville, NC 27028 – Memo either: Willie & Ethel Cook or Davie High Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund; or the Advocacy Center of Davie County, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 261 S. Main Street, Mocksville, NC 27028.

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