Jerry Harriet Crook, age 84, of Tallapoosa, Georgia, passed into Glory on Monday, April 24, 2023. Jerry was born November 10, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia. Known as a sweet, kind and gentle woman, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a hard-working woman and often worked two jobs to provide for her family. Jerry loved providing holiday celebrations for her grandchildren and provided celebrations of Christmas and Easter for her family. She loved to cook and can vegetables, and enjoyed gardening for both vegetables and flowers. In her spare time, she enjoyed trips to the Atlanta Zoo and spending time with her beloved canine companion, Monster.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Clifford and Sarah Tommey; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Griffith; brothers, Sonny Tommey and Butch Tommey; and half-sister, Marie Tommey.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Lewis Crook; daughters, Debra Crook of Kentucky and Judy Grommet of Tallapoosa, Georgia; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Monster.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Rosehaven Chapel with Pastor Sam Braswell officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Crest Lawn Memorial Park.
Thoughts and condolences to the family may be shared online at www.whitleygarner.com.
Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Jerry Crook.
