Kathern Kay Ake

Kathern Kay Cooksey

77, a resident of West Fork, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Fayetteville. She was born July 17, 1946 in Fairview, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clifford and Francis Lorean (Alsup) Ake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, CD Ake, step father, Jack Cunningham, and the father of her children, James Cooksey.

Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Genz and husband Jerry; one son, Lance Cooksey; one brother, Russell Ake; grandchildren, Cassandra Lane Julich and husband Cody, Taylor Ryan Genz and wife Samantha, Logan Eric Genz and wife Jill; great-grandchildren, Bladen Lee Tucker, Harleigh Monroe Genz, Hunter Lane Genz, Stetson James Genz, Stryker Barrett Genz, Makayla Ann Julich, Holden Jo Julich, Dean McCoy Genz, Whit Logan Genz.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Family request any pictures or memories be emailed to genzteresa@yahoo.com

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