She attended Pennsylvania State University and graduated in 1953.
Cookie was an elementary and special education teacher for many years. She was also an instructor for Weight Watchers.
Cookie served as an active volunteer and leader at many nonprofit and religious organizations supporting children, the underserved, education and the community.
Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Esther Hulitt; and her husband, Carl Stern.
She is survived by her children, Nancy Stern, Robbie Saal (Paul) and Ellen Simon (David); grandchildren, Jaclyn Saal, Stephanie Saal Aviles, Danielle Maguire (John) and Rachel Saal; great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Naomi and Olivia Aviles, Tadhg Maguire and Jonah Abujade.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Food Bank, 8171 Blaikie Court, Sarasota, FL 34240, https://allfaithsfoodbank.org or to a charity of your choice.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rtsfunerals.com Palms.
