Ozella’S General Store Cook Station, Missouri

Nestled in the foothills of the Missouri Ozarks is the tiny town of Cook Station. A rich heritage and good-hearted people are its legacies. One of those people came to call Cook Station her home in 1930. Her name was Ozella Gorman. She and her husband owned and operated the general store as well as several other businesses. She was rich in many ways, and she was honored to be able to share her wealth with others. She was known far and wide for her generosity and benevolence. She was a brilliant businesswoman who had many irons in the fire. Still, she made time for friends, family, and those in need. She was all things to all people, as was her first husband, Jeff. Walk with me back in time to learn the amazing story of this woman and her little corner of the world on the banks of the Meramec River.