Bernice Weaver Cook, 94, of Port Lavaca passed away September 4, 2014. She was born December 25, 1919 in Seadrift to the late George Marshall Weaver and Verdie Mae Buffington Weaver. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Seadrift and then in Port Lavaca and taught Sunday School for many years at both. Mrs. Cook operated the Cooks Auto and Machine Service and Auto Parts Store in Seadrift with her husband.

She is survived by her nieces, Freda Estes Elliott, Bertha Estes, Martha Estes; nephew, Ronnie McCown; great-niece, Candy Hahn and numerous other great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. “Jimmy” Cook; parents and sister, Emily Weaver Estes.

Funeral services were held September 6, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mark Porterfield officiating. Burial followed in Seadrift Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Methodist Church in Port Lavaca or Seadrift.

The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Bunnell, Memorial Medical Center, Port Lavaca Nursing Home and Trinity Shores.