Tributes are paid to popular Tipperary woman who has passed away suddenly
Alice Cooke (nee Shanahan) of Childers Park, Thurles, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 18. It is believed she was at a family gathering when she took ill.
Ms Cooke worked in Erin Foods for most of her working life, and was centrally involved in running the social centre attached to Thurles Sarsfields with her husband Jackie.
One person who knew her said that she was well-known and liked by everyone, including the many visitors from far and near who would come to the club on big match days.
One post on Facebook described Alice as "a character", saying that they loved meeting her in the Sarsfield centre.
Husband Jackie was also involved at one stage as a selector on the club’s minor teams.
Ms Cooke was predeceased by her parents Jack and Mary; brother John; sister Manie.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Jack; son Trevor; daughter Olivia; daughter-in-law Marcella; sisters Kathleen and Nell; nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Ms Cooke is reposing in Hugh Ryan's Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles this Tuesday, and her funeral is due to arrive at the Church of St Joseph and Brigid, Bothar na Naomh, Thurles, this Wednesday August 23, at 9.30am for Requiem Mass at 10am.
Burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Thurles.