Deborah Joyce Cook
April 30, 1952 ~ July 18, 2023
Marietta Southern Funerals & Cremations
Deborah Joyce Cook passed away on July 18th, 2023 at the age of 71. After 13 years of battling cancer, never once giving up hope or the fight, her body was finally able to rest.
She is predeceased by her husband George Thomas Cook Jr., and survived by her daughter Angela Franks (David), son George Thomas Cook III (Sandy Wheeler) and son Richard Stith Jr. (Deanne). She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren who she adored and was so proud of.
Debi loved all animals and always surrounded herself and opened her home and heart to so many over the years. Her love of cooking was enjoyed by everyone who came over. Her favorite pastime was to spend time with her family and friends at “Cook Shores”. If you were one of the lucky ones to spend time there, you know how much this meant to her. She had a big kind heart and would never hear of anyone going without a meal. She will be greatly missed and anyone who had the privilege of knowing her knows that she was truly a one of a kind.
We will be releasing her ashes at St. Augustine beach on September 19, 2023 as this was her wish to be with her Tommy
We love you more. Go do…
Deborah Joyce Cook
April 30, 1952-July 18, 2023
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Also survived by her sister Deidre, me. I will miss you and love you forever. I’m not really sure what I’ll do without you, you have been there since I took my first breath. I am thankful you have no more pain. You fought well Debi, as always. I will miss you and love you so much, till I take my last breath. SYOTOS 💔
Having met Debi and Tommy in 1979, I had so much fun with them. We would talk movies, music and concerts. I loved Debi’s animals. I have great memories from that time. Debi, I was so happy when you reconnected with your sister Laine (my wife). It’s like I knew them my entire life. They welcomed me into their home. I am so grateful to have known your family and become part of your family. R.I.P. and say hi to Tommy for me!
I remember beautiful Debi hanging in the halls of Henderson High School. For some reason the song “Rain Drops Keep Falling on my Head” always reminds me of Debi. I must of heard her singing on the hall. I am so sorry for your loss! Rest in peace sweet Debi.
Mom I miss you more than you will ever know. You will surely be missed. I enjoyed many fun times at Cook Shores! A place where I immediately felt welcomed and loved.
Love you mostest!
Mom, I’m trying my best to navigate my world without you and rest easy knowing I’m taking care of the family.
I love you more
it’s hard not having you here anymore memmie i love you so much but i promise to make you very proud and will never forget what you have done for me and graham.
i love you to the moon and back❤️
You and I took Zach to lunch several years ago. The sweet boy fell asleep in our booth. We looked at each other knowingly….we were Grandmothers in love!
Way too young. Your fighting spirit was an inspiration and example to all. Peace is now yours, Debi. Rest.
Love, Steve and Cathy Franks
For over 40 years you were a true and honest friend and Ernest and I will miss you deeply. I am so very glad that we moved back and had the last 9 years with you. Give Tommy a kiss and a hug and rest easy with your fur babies. Love you Girl!
Momma, I miss you so much. I miss our Sunday time and calling to check on you and see if you need anything. Life isn’t the same without you. Love you infinity <3
I have yet to post because I could not read it for a minute without crying still – Angie what a beautiful obituary you wrote – I had to cry then read it again because everything you said was so our Deb your mom – as I was visiting our Maggie Mae yesterday and checking on everything I just cried -I lost my very best friend and sister and am struggling so much she was everything to me – as she was to anyone that came into the Cook home – like you said if you had the pleasure to be a part of the family or even a friend Deb would give you the shirt off her back to help anyone – I can’t express the love I have for the family or how much I have beautiful memories at Cook Shores – with T and Our Deb and even if she was hurting she gave you love – food – comfort and happiness even in her sadness of battling this cancer – she wore her heart on her sleeve and lord her fur babies were her life as were her beautiful children – grandchildren and great grandchildren- she loved them all like no other – I could go on forever as I miss her with every fiber of my being 40 years of friendship was not just that it was a family it was love fun – craziness but never a dull moment – I will never except her being gone as I sit with my phone fully charged for our nightly talks – physically I can’t hug her hold her hand but in my heart the memories of those times will never leave me – I love my Deb more then words can say but I know our last words were I love you and then I love you more from here- All I can say is never ever will you find a more beautiful soul that gave with everything she had and for that I am grateful for our wonderful sister relationship- I love you more Deb and forever know your Cin loves you no matter what was going on in our life’s you were my sister my best friend my everything
Aunt Debi, I know we didn’t get to spend a whole lotta time together. But the time we did get are some of the best memories I have . The visits as a child when we’d go o er to Neno and Pops and drink coffee xsuse i was too young and Neno was the only one who would let me drink it. . All the way until adulthood when you and I would.si/ and talk about life and you’d tell me stories.of you and mom’s adventures as kids. I loved those nights Aunt Debi, Just you and me. You always made me feel so special and I’m gonna miss you even more than I already did. I hope you and uncle Tommy are up there kickin it listening to some Tom Petty and some Bob Dylan!
It’s hard to know where to start. I never knew a life that you weren’t in, until you took your last breath. I’m sorry I wasn’t there, as you had asked me to be. It really wasn’t my choice. I hope people know that you were also survived by two younger brothers, Phillip and Michael, a loving younger sister Laine and me, DeeDee (Deidre) your loving cradle to grave sister. So many people wanted to pay their respects, I’m sorry they didn’t get to. You would have been tickled at the people who remembered you and expressed their sorrow. There was no closure to your life sis, and I have to remember every morning that you are not here. Every time I want to call you to tell you something. I hope it eases soon. I miss you so very much. I’d rather be in our worst sister argument than for you to not be here. I really can barely stand it. You were a much better big sister than I am. I wish I was there as your ashes get scattered, I had planned to be but people’s plans change. I just hope only love and peace follow your ashes into the ocean, as that is what you deserve. Some love and finally some peace. I will always love you Debi, and our memories will have to sustain me. And they will. And I will be ok. I know you worried, but you know I’m tough. You are now living in the small soft part of my soul. And I remember you every day, so many times. SYOTOS my sister. There are other worlds to sing in, so go do that. I love you. More.