Dymple Charlene Cooksey was born May 8, 1936, in Elmore City, Oklahoma and passed from this life at her childhood home in Elmore City, October 22, 2022, at the age of 86 years.
She was the daughter of A. C. Boone and Maulsie (Butler) Boone.
Dymple graduated from Wynnewood High School. She attended Langston University and earned her bachelor's degree from OSU in 1958. She continued her education and obtained two master's degrees and her PhD, also from OSU in Human Nutrition.
She worked in several states, Mississippi, Colorado, Texas, lastly teaching nutrition at Texas A & M. She left Houston to return home to care for her mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Charles Cooksey.
She leaves behind her loving dog, Bo Cinch, best friends, Paul and Kathie Phillips. cousins and a host of friends.
She will be remembered for her sweetness, kindness, radiate smile and beautiful lips. Also, her loved of fried chicken thighs and favorite drink, Dr. Pepper.
Dymple had strong work ethics. She was a person who was determined and preserved.
Dr. Dymple Charlene Cooksey you were a true example of a life well lived. You were very special and will be greatly missed.
Graveside services are scheduled for10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Five Mile Cemetery, Hennepin, Oklahoma under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .