Geraldine Mae "Gerry" Cook age 86 of Madison, TN passed away peacefully on Monday May 7, 2012. She was born Monday August 3, 1925 in Fredericktown, Ohio to the late Hoy and Leona Mae Reed Young. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Karl Young, Colonial Heights, VA; Jean Levering, Goodlettsville, TN; Richard Young, Fredericktown, OH; daughter Carolyn Riggs, Gallatin, TN.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Everett Leroy Cook; daughter, Constance (Kenneth) Gregg, Eads, TN; son Steve Cook, Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren Rachel (Bradley) Hopper, Oakland, TN; Justin (Morgan) Cook, Hendersonville, TN; great-grandson Preston Cook, along with several nieces and nephews and many great friends.
Gerry (Cookie) retired in 1987 after 25 years with Zayre Corporation. She remained friends with her Zayre coworkers with monthly dinners.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. In addition to spending time with her family and friends, she loved cooking and gardening.
Funeral services will be 10:00 Friday May 11, 2012 with Jerry Lee Brooker officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Garkens. Pallbearers: Kenneth Gregg, Steve Cook, Justin Cook, Joe Polk, Bradley Hopper and Stu Edwards. Honorary: Leon Buggs, Larry Buggs, J. T. Hammer and Mark Rainville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation Thursday May 10, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
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