Celebrating the life of
Leah S. Cook
March 15, 1915 - July 05, 2016
SAVANNAH – Leah Smith Cook, age 101, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in Savannah. A native of Stilson, Georgia she was a lifetime resident of Savannah. Mrs. Cook was a charter member of Southside Baptist Church, where she and her husband were part of the founding membership in 1954. She was secretary for the church for more than thirty years and was a member of the choir. Mrs. Cook was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross and received her 30 Year Pin upon retirement.
Surviving are her daughter, Laura Cook Wimbish; two grandchildren, Shaffer Burke “Shack” Wimbish III and his wife, Marla, and Mary Burke Wimbish Nadeau and her husband, Mike; two great-granddaughters, Mary Margaret Wimbish and Elisabeth Lee Wimbish; several nieces and a nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy E. Cook.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Jerry Claxton officiating.
The family is forever grateful to the staff of Azalealand Nursing Home for the kind compassion and devoted care shown to Mrs. Cook.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to Southside Baptist Church, 5525 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA 31406 or to a charity of your choice.
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Laura, We are so sorry to hear about your mother. She and Roy were good neighbors. May God bless you and your family and comfort you during this sad time.
- Betty Lee and Family, Savannah, Ga
Thinking of everyone during this sad time. Loved Aunt Leah so much and will miss her dearly. Love, Robbie
- Robbie Carter, Inlet Beach, FL
Dear Laura, I am so sorry to hear about your precious mother. From reading her obituary, I can see that she lived a wonderful,, meaningful life serving her Lord. You have certainly been blessed by the example she set for all. My prayer is that your happy memories and your Faith will sustain you in your loss. Sending you my love and deepest sympathy. Love you, Jan
- Jan Crawford, Va. Beach, Va.
Laura so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a special women, never afraid to speak her mind and a quick wit! Will always have great memories of LeeRoy and the times we spent together with you and Shack.
- Mack McElwee, Savannah, GA
My condolences to the Cook Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise ay John 5:28 [to resurrect those who have been asleep in death. May fond memories of Leah linger in your heart and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville,
Laura, We are so sorry to hear about your mother. She and Roy were good neighbors. May God bless you and your family and comfort you during this sad time.
- Betty Lee and Family, Savannah, Ga
Thinking of everyone during this sad time. Loved Aunt Leah so much and will miss her dearly. Love, Robbie
- Robbie Carter, Inlet Beach, FL
Dear Laura, I am so sorry to hear about your precious mother. From reading her obituary, I can see that she lived a wonderful,, meaningful life serving her Lord. You have certainly been blessed by the example she set for all. My prayer is that your happy memories and your Faith will sustain you in your loss. Sending you my love and deepest sympathy. Love you, Jan
- Jan Crawford, Va. Beach, Va.
Laura so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a special women, never afraid to speak her mind and a quick wit! Will always have great memories of LeeRoy and the times we spent together with you and Shack.
- Mack McElwee, Savannah, GA
My condolences to the Cook Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise ay John 5:28 [to resurrect those who have been asleep in death. May fond memories of Leah linger in your heart and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
