The song ended for Melva “Tinki” Cook, 53, of Owensboro, but her melody lingers on in the hearts of all that knew her. She passed in peace, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Tinki was born in Owensboro, KY, on April 26, 1969, to Arthur L. Cook, Sr. and Joyce Marie Cook. She worked for over twenty years as a chef, primarily at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where she was employed for more than fifteen years.
Tinki was a free-spirited, fearless, adventurous person who was always smiling. She was a member of McLean County Fish & Game and enjoyed participating in both charitable and leisure motorcycle rides. Tinki was a passionate music lover and a fan of live music and festivals. Tinki was a Pomeranian breeder who loved animals of all kinds. If you didn’t get the chance to know her, we’re sorry for your loss.
Tinki is proceeded in death by her father and mother as well as her brother, Arthur L. Cook, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Kayla (Derek “Doc” Van Tuyl) Newman, her son, Tyler Walker, her brother, Steve Cook, her grandchildren, Carmen and Eiler, and many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to participate in Tinki’s funeral services at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with pastor Ken Berggren presiding. Burial will follow in Calhoun, KY at the Calhoun Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory and again from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of donations to Musicians on Call at 618 Grassmere Park, Suite 1, Nashville, TN 37211.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Ms. Melva “Tinki” Cook. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Ms. Melva “Tinki” Cook and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.