She was the widow of Jerry Crook, a retired waitress, Avon lady, beautician and Monticello Schools Lunchroom employee, and was of the Baptist faith. Faye was raised in the Presbyterian Home and was very proud of that. While she was there, her job was a kitchen worker where she developed into a wonderful cook.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Crook Carpenter; two sisters, Holly Scott Ashley and Linda Scott Gilbert; a brother, Mack Scott; two sisters-in-law, Edith Crook Hayes and Charlene Crook Waymire; and a brother-in-law, Henry Crook and wife Oledia.
Survivors include one son, Terry L. Crook and wife Martha of Monticello; two grandsons, Jerry R. Cater and Alex Crook; one granddaughter, Amanda Cater Meier; two brothers, Scott Manatt and Ray Graves; one sister, Lynn Graves; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ryan Watson officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery.
Condolences(6)
Becky Phillips
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 21, 2026 Terry, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. You will be in my prayers.Karen Pierce
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 21, 2026 Alex, Iām very sorry for your loss.Amanda
Monticello, AR Friday, February 20, 2026 I love you mamaw!!! Glad your no longer in pain and your reunited with momma and papaw ššJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Friday, February 20, 2026 Terry and FamilyWe are so sorry for your sad loss.
Prayer for each of you.
James and Kathy
Jenneta Green
Chouteau, OK Thursday, February 19, 2026 Terry I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person and she did her best to do right by you kids . She will truly be missed.John M Bradley
Sun City West, AZ Thursday, February 19, 2026 Laverne, rest in peace. Enjoyed many years at Presbyterian Home with you and family. We shared same Birth Date.