Beatrice Cook
March 9, 2018
Beatrice Cook, 84, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 4, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Beatrice was born July 5, 1933 in Brewton Al. as one of 10 children to the late Gussie and Martha Catherine Fuqua. She enjoyed reminiscing about her time growing up in Brewton and attending W.S. Neal as well as her time spent at Mount Berry School in Georgia. She wrote her memoirs about those times in a book that her family will cherish. She met her husband Cecil E. Cook and they spent 50 years together. She held different occupations over her lifetime but her most cherished job was being a mother to her five sons. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Atmore Al.
She is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Cook, her siblings, and one grandson Allan Cook.
She is survived by son David Cook of Navarre FL; son Tony Cook of Auburn AL.; son Tim Cook (Vicki) of Bratt FL., son Richard Cook (Rebecca) of Oak Grove and son Robin Cook of Garcon Point FL.
Beatrice had 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren who were also her pride and joy.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday March 10, 2018, with Norman Newberry officiating. Visitation will begin prior to services at 10:00 AM. Pallbearers will be her sons, grandsons and family friend Doyle King.
Interment will be at Green Acres Cemetery, McCall AL.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to any children’s charitable organization of your choice.
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