Mary Lynn Cook-Fitzmartin, 38, born February 14, 1971 in Mahnomen, MN to Harry and Barbara DeGroat, passed away June 22, 2009 in Orange Park, FL.
She was of the Christian faith and has lived in Florida for 12 years after living in Ogema, MN most of her life. Mary was very proud of her American Indian heritage.
Mary enjoyed pottery, going to the beach and traveling, but most of all she treasured time spent with her kids and dogs Ozzy and Brandy. She will always be remembered as a caring, loving and a strong person. Mary was preceded in death by her father. Mary will be dearly missed by her loving family; mother, Barbara (Mick) McCard; son, Thor Garrick Cook; daughter, Tala Renne Cook; brothers, Ralph DeGroat, Harry (Kristy) DeGroat; sisters, Francine DeGroat (Greg Beck), Barbette (Tommy)Pitts, Becky (Richie) DeGroat-Valen , Christy (Stephen)Larmore, Dawn Steichen; nieces and nephews, Melissa, Luke, J.J., Jeremy, Christopher, Andrea, Terisa, Craig, Erica, Kyle, William and Olivia; 1 Great Nephew, Warren. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.