Mrs. Brenda Cook Willard, age 66, of Rockwood, TN died Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born March 2, 1943 in Devonia, TN to James Ruben and Bessie Lee Baird Cook. Mrs. Willard was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bob Cook, Morgan Cook, Hubert Cook, James Cook, Jack Cook & Carl Cook; and sisters, Louise True, Bertha Baggett, Reba Venter & Patsy Gorghis.
Survivors include:
Husband: Gerald Willard of Rockwood, TN
Children: Wayne Willard & wife, Liz of Calhoun, GA
Kay Perry of Dalton, GA
Eddie Willard of Rockwood, TN
9 Grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild
Brother: Bud Cook of Plant City, FL
Sisters: Betty Cook Hill of Harriman, TN
Dinia Cook Burnette of Rockwood, TN
The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, TN. The funeral will follow the visitation at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Mortuary. Graveside service and burial will be held Thursday, February 25 at 2 p.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Guestbook Entries
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Brenda was my friend and I loved her. I am soo sorry for your loss.She was a beautiful person and she will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.God Bless and comfort you during this time and the days that will follow.
Margaret Gregory Fine (Rockwood, TN)
Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Ronnie and JoAnn Johnson (Dalton, GA)
YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
MARK & LINDA EDINGTON (Spring City, TN)
Gerry, Kay, Wayne, and Eddie our heartfelt prayers are with you. It is times like these that we come to realize the meaning of life and family. It is precious and short. Please hold each other close and comfort each other.
Ron & Cindy Hill (Oberlin, OH)
I am so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. I have very fond memories of the good times we shared with her and her family from when I was a young girl. She had the most beautiful smile and it will surely be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Please know that I will be praying for your family. GOD Bless.
Vicki Newby Alderman (La Crosse, WI)
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight of ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight,
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.
We all love you Brenda. You will always be a blessing to our lives. Thank you for the time we shared together. We will spend eternity together with our Lord and Savior.
Your friends,
Terry and Murel Crudup (Rockwood, TN)
Jerry, Kay, Wayne and Eddie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Brenda was such a wonderful woman and I always enjoyed being around her.
Linda
Linda West Schrader (Mt. Carmel, IL)
It sure is nice to talk with you at Yonder Hollow. Our heart goes out to you for the loss of your long term companion. May God heal your sorrowful heart.
John and Roberta Dennis (Rockwood, TN)
I was truly saddened to hear of Brenda's death. You all have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Brenda was a very special person.
Anita Huling (Harriman, TN)
We are so sorry to hear of B.J.'s death, we loved her. May God bless all of you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you
Lovingly
Bobbi & Gene Harrison (Dalton, GA)
We were so sorry to learn of Brenda's death.
She was always so good to Aunt Frances and
Mother(Dimple). We are praying for Gerry,
Wayne, Kay, Eddie, and all of the family during this difficult time.
Sue Gunter, Gayla Elsea, Mark Edington, and
Mary Massengill/Willard 1st Cousins
Gayla Edington Elsea (Spring City, TN)
brandon willard (Kingston, TN)
Dinia and all of Brenda's family. We are so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing.
Sandy Hamlett (Rockwood, TN)
Tony Hamlett (Martinsville, VA)
Gerry,
You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Edington Massengill (Lavonia, GA)
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