Conversations with Sammie Beth (Betsy) Cook Avis on Cook, Garrett and Williams families
(C. Avis Catalog entry #327)
Cook
Her Uncle Louis and Aunt Mildred Cook had at least 2 sons and 1 daughter: Robert (of Houston), Ruby Dell, and Kenneth (the oldest). Mildred lived in Monahans, TX.
Her Uncle Paul and Aunt Mary Cook (divorced) had two daughters: Judy, and Paula (suicide). Paul Monroe Cook died 7-24-1977 at Ft. Worth, TX. He was found that day at his home. It was assumed that he died a day or so before.
Garrett
Betsy and her sister, Sandy, remember their Grandmother Cook telling them that she was part Oklahoma Choctaw Indian. Her grandfather or great-grandfather was a member of the tribe. She looked Indian with high cheekbones.
Williams
Betsy's Uncle Happy Smith died 9-24-1977 at Ft. Worth, TX. He was Nina Williams Cook's brother-in-law.
Betsy's aunt Tennie Williams Russell had a daughter Susie. She married first Dale Talley with whom she had sons Wesley and Darrell. Then, she married Billy Strickland with whom she had a daughter Kristy.
Nina's sister Edna had a daughter Mildred who married James Tosh. They had a daughter Martha Ellen and a son Danny.