I was privileged to have this wonderful woman in my life from the time I was  4 until I was 13, while she was married to my dad.  She was more like a real mother to me though and I hate attaching the 'step' word.

Elizabeth was the finest Christian lady I have ever known and truly lived her faith.  I never heard an unkind word from her and never a complaint.  She did much for others and was totally unselfish, never wanting anything in return.  She always had a beautiful smile and words of encouragement.  

She handmade all my clothes and they were beautiful.  I was the best dressed little girl in school.  She could have easily been a professional dressmaker.  She taught me all the good things in life, how to cook, sew, walk and talk like a little lady, (and that wasn't easy being the Tom-Boy I was), she taught me good manners, she taught me to play piano;  but most of all, she taught me about Jesus and how much He loved me.  She had my brother and I in church every time the doors opened and I was so glad for that spiritual foundation. 

She had a full schedule working full time and being mom to two the two of us but she always had time for me.    We would have long talks and I learned much from her. 

I get so emotional typing this I may have to finish at a later date.     

But one thing I can say for certain, "Well done thou good and faithful servant". 

Karen Marie Whitworth Cook