ROCKY MOUNT - Simone Rose Benoit Cook, age 79, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Born in Chittenden County, VT on September 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred C. Benoit and Dorothy Katheryn Weller Benoit. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Armeline Benoit Emmons and Yvonne Benoit Ryan.

Simone is survived by her husband of 61 years, Melvin "Mel" Joseph Cook; her sons, Jeff Cook and wife Terri, and Dale Cook; five grandchildren; her brother, Patrick Benoit and wife, Brenda; and her sisters, Emily Benoit Rounds and Paulette Benoit Weber and husband, Rick.

A special gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.