Addie Rae Roberts Cook, 86, of 222 Devonway Street, passed away peacefully late Tuesday night, September 7, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 4 PM on Friday, September 10 (which would hav been her 87th birthday) at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with interment to follow at Overlook Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Alonzo Roberts and Emma Coward Roberts and nine brothers and sisters. Addie Rae was a native of Rockingham County and lived most of her life on the Cook Block in the Spray section of Eden before moving to the Central area. She retired from Eden City Schools after 30 years of service in the School Food Service Department as cafeteria manager. She will be remembered as the sweet lady who fed and took care of so many children at Central Elementary School and Holmes Junior High School. "Big Kids" recognized and spoke to her and told her how thankful they were for the famous peanut butter sandwiches, hot school-made rolls and yummy butterscotch squares. Addie was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church since she was a young girl and was still active with many church activities. She served on the Altar Guild for many years, served refreshments for children at Vacation Bible School, and organized many dinners for the church. Volunteering was a large part of her life. She and her husband, David, worked the front visitor desk at Morehead Memorial Hospital for 15 years. That "special team" was honored as Volunteers of the Year for 2010. She was involved in many other organizations through the years such as Spray Fire Department Auxiliary, Garden Club and a volunteer for the MR Church School transporting adults/children to that special Saturday school. Addie Rae is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, David Cook, Sr.; one son, David Cook, Jr. and wife Cheryl of Eden; three daughters, Dian Lovell and husband, Tom, Pamela Sexton and husband, Benny, and Sharon Frith of Stoneville; and close friend, Walter Ferguson of Eden. She is also survived by eight wonderful grandchildren, Sherry Tilley and husband, Darryl of Eden, Michele Roberts and husband, Kevin of Bowie, MD, Donna Prevost and husband, Ron of Concord, Lindy Lynn of Eden, Kenny Frith of Eden, Jonathan Cook of Kernersville, Richie Sexton and wife, Ashley of Thomasville, and Andy Cook and wife, Stephanie of Kernersville. Also surviving are 11 great-grandchildren, Bray and Jason Tilley, Laura Jane and Lucas Lynn, Lindsay and Maddie Roberts, Dylan and Lauren Sexton, Ella Prevost, Kaylee and Karrington Cook. Her sister, Claudine Jones of Cascade, VA is her only surviving sibling. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 600 Morgan Rd, Eden, NC 27288; Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Hwy, Eden, NC 27288; or Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home. Online condolences may be offered to the Cook family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Susan and Bill Pace
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Ricky, Teresa, Tanner & Jaegar Nance
Ricky, Teresa, Tanner & Jaegar Nance
our prayers are with your family
kings hwy produce
My love is with you. I will be there tomorrow and Friday. Is there anything you need in the meantime? Kat
Kat Shelton
Dave, I will be praying for you and your family during your time of grief. Trust the Lord and he will carry you through. Jim
Jim Smith
Addie Rae was indeed a 'ray of sunshine' - I will miss her dearly and my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family at this time. Take comfort in knowing she is dancing with Jesus today!
Stephanie Roberson
Jonathon, Andy and other family: Please accept our sincerest sympathy in the loss of you Grandmother and Mother. I know she was well loved by you all and that her love for each of you was returned unconditionally. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Especially to Jonathon and Andy, you young men are so special to me and what great examples you are of your family's love and support. I will especially keep you two close to my heart. My Mother, Odessa Thompson, also sends her sympathy as she has known The Cooks for a long time and served on several boards with them. Mrs. Cook was so proud of her family and she had every reason to be. God bless you all.
Debbie & Myron Horton along with Odessa Thompson
Thanks for the wonderful memories. You will be missed by a lot of folks. Joan & Jerry Bodden
Joan Bodden
David, I extend my sympathies to you, Sharon, and all the family in the loss of your loved one. She had been a valuable and integral part of the Eden community all of her adult life. She will be long remembered for the exemplary life she lived, and her contributions to her church and community organizations will be sorely missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give all of you strength, comfort, peace, and uphold you all with His love, mercy, and grace. Dennis Kendrick
Dennis Kendrick
Pam, I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know you will miss her. She seemed to be a wonderful person. May the Lord bless you.
Linda and Thurman Land
My prayers are with you at this time. The thoughts of Addie Rae brings back memories of so many good times. We all loved her so. She taught me many of the lessons of life.
Mac Washburn
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Everyone in Eden will miss that bright smile she had for you when she was sitting at the front desk at Morehead Hospital! She is no longer in pain and resting in the arms of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you . May God give you comfort. Jim and Muriel B.Caldwell
Muriel Caldwell
May God comfort each of you in your sorrow. Your Mom always had a smile on her face when I saw her and I am sure it is bigger and brighter now.
Margaret Howerton Wray
David, Dian, and all of the Cook family, Mike and I are so sorry to learn of Addie Rae's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, Mike and Beth Hunnicutt
ephunni@yahoo.com
David, Lynn and I are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We have many fond memories of her through St Lukes as well as when she worked at school. For sure she is in a wonderful place now. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family as well. Freddie and Lynn Reynolds
Fred Reynolds
To the Cook family - please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers - May God grant you Peace during this difficult time. Doris and Marty Melvin
Doris Rea Melvin
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. With love and caring from the Coward family.
Larry & Sarah McClure
Dearest Cook Family, Please accept my love,prayers, and deepest sympathy to all of you for being the caring and close family all of your life.Addie was a dear lady in so many ways.She showed her love when she spoke and all the civic duties and tasks she contributed will never be forgotten. Remember God heals so keep the wonderful cherished memories of your wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother by keeping close to each other which is her desire. Lovingly, Barbara
Barbara Gammons
DIAN AND Cook family I was sorry to read about Addie RAES death ,she was a wonderful lady ,I was her bread man for many years at the school she was always nice to me and sometimes would give me a treat.I know she will be missed bgwashburn
bgwashburn
Your mother/grandmother was such an amazing lady. I'm blessed to have many memories of spending time with her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Amanda Shaffer Shelton
Your family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you.
Pete and Debbie Crouch
Dear Cook Family, It was my pleasure to have worked with Ms.Addie @ the Holmes School late in 1980 & 1990 years. She was a wonderful boss and human being. I also enjoyed seeing her everytime I would go to the hospital visiting and she & David were working at the visitor desk.. God Bless you all. Love & prayers, Wanda
wanda fagge
My thoughts and prayers are with each member of the Cook Family. Losing your mother is one of the hardest things to deal with in life. Knowing that she is dancing with the angels and smiling down on you gives you comfort. She will be greatly missed. Robert and Vicky Slaughter Joel R. Ferguson
Vicky Terry Slaughter
To the Cook Family, my deepest sympathy to each of you. Addie Rae was such a special person. She brought kind words & friendship to my Mother, who inturn told me that Addie Rae was always a ray of sunshine, especially at one's time of need. May her memories always be that ray of sunshine in your lives.
Doris Hunnicutt Au
I am thinking about you'll at this time.You have my sympathy.. I am very sorry to hear about Addie Rae..She was a real sweet Lady..I enjoy working with her at Holmes Middle School..The year 1995-!996..May God Bless you.. Love Betty Dishmon...
Betty S. Dishmon
Sharon,Pam and family,So sorry to hear about your mother.She was a wonderful person,mother,grandmother,wife and a friend. She is alot better place than we are.My prayers and thoughts are with each and everyone of you.May God be with you and give you the strengh that you need in a time like this. Ann $ Billy Price
Ann and Billy Price
Dear Cook Family, Please know that the Crisp family sends our prayers and condolences. Her sweet personality will be missed. But, we know that she's only gone home.
Shirley, Charlie & Arthur Crisp
Dear Sherry,Darryl, Bray, Jason and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Addie Rae was such a sweet and caring lady. We remember when she worked at the school and so many children's lives she touched with her kindness. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. We're sorry we couldn't be there tonight, but please know we're thinking of you. Tim, Beth, Austin, and Haley Shelton
The Shelton Family
In my prayers !!!
cynthia broadnax
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cook family. Charles H. Wray Jr.
Charles H. Wray, Jr.
im so sorry i didnt find out until today after church i loved her she was a loving person my love goes out to david if you need anything please call me 612-2126
al barnes
Sharon, and Pam I am so sorry about Addie Rae she was so sweet I loved talking to her. I am gonna miss seeing her and David at the church to get stew. I pray God will give the peace and comfort you need to get you through these next days ahead, God bless you and your family. Donna and Maynard Smith
Donna Smith
David Cook Jr., I will be praying for you and your family during this time of mourning. It is clear that your Mother had her investments in Jesus Christ... and she had invested very wisely. If there is anything I can do to help let me know. Your Friend, Jay Pace 336.264.9458 1190 Sandy Cross Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320
(Jay) James D Pace II
To: PAM AND SHARON AND THE REST OF THE COOK FAMILY ... I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM ... SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL... MAY GOD BE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AT THIS TIME ..would love to hear from you all .. rosie111653@yahoo.com
rose murphy
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