Rita W. Cook, 59, of Erieville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital with her loving husband by her side. She was born June 23, 1966 in Syracuse and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. She earned her Associate's degree from S.U.N.Y. Morrisville and her Bachelor's degree from S.U.N.Y. College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Rita had been employed as a manager with Penn Traffic in the accounts payable and accounts receivable departments. Most recently, she was employed in the accounts receivable department at Carrier Enterprise. In her younger years, Rita played softball and basketball. She enjoyed being outdoors and during the winter she liked to crotchet and knit. Rita was a former member of the Nelson United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Francis L. Cook, Jr.; her sister, Robin Hibbard of Aiken, SC; her brothers, Rick (Tammy) Woodworth of Howe, TX and Randy (Nicol) Woodworth of North Bay as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Leroy F. and Ruth DeLine Woodworth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services. Calling hours are from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025 at the funeral, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Burial will be in the spring at the Union Cemetery of the Town of Nelson. Contributions in Rita's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society online at donate.cancer.org. Condolences for the Cook family may be left at www.michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.