Ellen Sweeney Cook

July 1, 1939 - March 10, 2022

Ellen Sweeney Cook passed away on March 10, 2022 at Arbor Terrace of Knoxville. Mom was born on July 1, 1939, and raised in South Harriman, Tennessee. Ellen married her high school sweetheart David Cook and moved to Knoxville to start a family. She lived a life of faith and was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Parish. Ellen enjoyed camping and the lake with family and friends. Having never met a stranger, Ellen was a magnet for fun and laughter. Mom never wanted to sit still and was willing to travel on a moment’s notice. She was a loyal follower of the Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Nell Sweeney of Harriman, husband David Webster Cook, granddaughter Amanda Shea Cook of Knoxville, and sister Patsy Ramsey of Newport. Ellen is survived by her sons David (Buddy) and daughter-in-law Anne Cook, and Kevin and daughter-in-law Lisa Cook, all of Knoxville. Grandchildren include Meagan Cook, Logan and wife Morgan Cook, Joey Cook and fiancé Caroline Gettelfinger. Other family includes siblings John T. and wife Wilda Sweeney, Andra and husband Jack Farmer and Fr. Michael Sweeney. She had many cousins, nieces and nephews that she cherished. Receiving of friends and a short scripture service will be held at Rose Funeral & Cremation Broadway Chapel, 1421 North Broadway, from 5 -7 PM on Sunday, March 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 14, at 10 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 535 Margrave Drive, Harriman, Tennessee, followed by burial at Roane Memorial Gardens, U.S. Highway 27, Rockwood, Tennessee. The family would like to thank the staff at the Memory Care Unit at Arbor Terrace, Knoxville, and Amedisys Hospice Care for their love and kindness to Ellen and for their support of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a church or charity of choice. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences made at www.rosefuneraltn.com.