Mack & Ada Graham

Cleo Lardiner Graham-Cook

When Cleo was born in 1927 in Malden, Missouri, his father, Mack, was 47 and his mother, Ada, was 45.
Born: June 2, 1925 

Gideon New M, Missouri

Died: December 1989

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Husband: James Cook

Cleo married James Cook but no children were born to this union.

Children: 0

There were no children born to this union.

Step Into Cleo’s World!

Cleo Lardiner Cook

If you never saw Cleo dance, boots on the ground and all, you missed a show of pure joy! Her story is filled with humor, heart, and heritage. She was the kind of woman whose skinny legs and big spirit lit up the room. Through these memories, her spark lives on—and she’ll surely make you smile.

Cleo Lardiner Graham-Cook

Auntie Extraordinaire

Photographs that captures precious moments and memories with family!
NOTE: If you have a photo that captures a memory with Aunt Cleo, we invite you to share it—every piece helps us honor her more fully.
Cleo with Christine, Mildred, Ruby Jewel & Jerry Mays. Cleo with her grand-nephew Lawrence Mays