Bernice Cooke, 82, of Joplin, Mo., died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home with family at her side. Born November 24, 1940 in Sacremento, Calif., Bernice was the daughter of John English and Lorean (Marler) English. They preceded her in death. Bernice was also preceded in death by a son, Randy Shirley.
Bernice grew up in Salem, Oregon and graduated from Salem High School. She then moved to Misso…