Glenda Cooke Tate, 66, formerly of Oak Street in Eden, passed away Wednesday evening, March 27, 2013, at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 30, in Overlook Cemetery.
A native of Rockingham County, NC, Ms. Tate was born November 23, 1946 to the late Edward Glenn and Louise Glasgow Cooke. She was a freelance writer for various newspapers and magazines during her career.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Johnson of Eden; daughter, Teddi Carr and husband, Jonathan of Greensboro; and three grandchildren, Charlotte, Stratton and Harrison.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
To The Family I'm sorry for the loss of your dear and precious loved one, you are not alone and may you find encouragement from God's word the holy bible at Psalms 147:3: "He is healing the brokenhearted ones; and is binding up their painful spots." May you be comforted and have peace during this difficult and painful time as you draw close to the true God Jehovah in prayer. (Isaiah 12:2, Psalms 83:18)
Mrs Ganaway
We saw Glenda grow up across the street from our house at the corner of Oak and Moir. She and "Bunny" Carter are a sweet part of our memories of days in Leaksville. I pray God will grant the family peace at this time of loss.
Keith Hundley
I have wonderful memories of Glenda from junior high, high school and as a summer school roommate at UNC-G. Glenda was sweet and kind as well as lots of fun. I also remember what a close relationship she had with her dear mother. She was a very special and lovely lady. I cherish her memory and pray her family will find consolation.
Donna Endicott Hailey
I knew Glenda from our Leaksville Graded days all the way to Morehead. She was always vibrant and cheerful and had a smile for everyone. Condolences to Keith and the family on this loss.
Sam Gwynn
I was also a classmate of Glenda and remember her as a beautiful and sweet classmate. RIP Glenda.
Donna Joyce
Ours is a family connection with Glenda. Her mother, Louise Cook, had a nephew, Marvin Fowler, who was my husband. Our daughter was named after Louise. Glenda was about 2 years old when I married into the family. Since we lived in Maryland we didn't have much personal contact, but we enjoyed hearing from Louise about the milestones and accomplishments in Glenda's life, and especially about Teddi when Louise became "grandma." I'm so sorry to learn of Glenda's passing, and pray God's blessing on each one in her family as you go through this sad time. With our love and sympathy, Ann and Becky Fowler
Ann and Rebecca Louise Fowler
I was also a classmate of Glenda and remember her as a beautiful and sweet classmate. RIP Glenda.
Donna JoycePam Atkins
To Glenda's daughter, husband, son in law, and grandchildren, I can only try to imagine your sadness and loss as from my Morehead memories of Glenda, I would think she would make strong loving attachments with her family. I knew her as a beautiful, smart, and bright star and know that you must have shared many happy times with her. Please know that my sorrow is with you, Pam Atkins
Pam Atkins
Teddi, I send my sympathy and love to you. I am sorry I couldn't be at the graveside service for your mother. I was out-of-town, but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart hurts because yours does! Thank you for being a student I will always remember.
Fern Ragan
Keith, I don't believe I have ever met you personally, but I am John and Matilda's daughter - Daddy was Ora's (Aunt Louise's sister) son. I have not seen Teddi since she was a little girl, but I remember Daddy used to love to hold her hand and walk her around the back yard at Aunt Louise's house. I am so sorry for your loss and we did not know until after the service. Please know you and the family are thought of at this time.
Frances Fowler Moore
To Keith and Teddi: I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person, inside and out.She'll be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Elaine Epperly Cresenzo
Teddi, So sorry for your loss especially having lost mom just a few weeks ago. My brothers and I have such fond memories of you and your mom. Artie speaks of her quite often as if it was yesterday. Though she did so much more, her beauty was infinite and talents aboundless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cathy, Artie & Mike Ussery
Cathy Ussery
My condolences to all. Glenda was a beautiful, kind and caring person and I will always remember her free spirit. God Bless.
ann slaydon
My deepest sympathy to the family. I went to Morehead High School with Glenda and saw this by accident. It was such a shock. My prayers go up for her family and loved ones. She was such a beautiful person.
Louise Bailey Wahl
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Glenda, I know how it feels to lose someone you love and for that reason I want to extend my sympathy and share a few words of encouragement. Psalm 34:18 says that God cares when we are broken at heart and He saves us when our spirit is crushed. Revelation 21:4 mentions a time when He will wipe away all the tears from our eyes and death will be no more. We can look forward to the time when no one will ever die again. May these thoughts bring you comfort and hope as it has for me.
Tammy McCreery
To Glenda's family and friends, I was a classmate of Glenda being close to the same age. I graduated in 1965, and graduated from UNC-CH in 1968. I remember starting noticing her in the 7th grade. Right now I don't recalled if she was in Mrs. Ellis's 7th grade class or mine, Mrs. Matthews'. Whatever classes we shared into high school, I do remember her as being very intelligent (and pretty). She may have done some cheer leading, being so vivacious. I recall nothing at all negative about her. It is kind of funny to me that we both lived in Eden apparently all our lives after high school and college, but I never saw her. I was looking forward to our 50th Morehead Hogh School Reunion and possibly having a chance to meet her again. A tragic loss. At her death, I hope she endured no pain or suffering, knowing no details. Love to her and her family and friends, Sincerely, Joe Porter 403 Morgan Road, Eden, NC 336-623-0737.
Joe Porter
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