Malinda Miller Cook
After battling COPD, Malinda passed on April 14, 2019, surrounded by her family and confident in her transition to her Creator. Malinda was born October 24, 1943 in Brewton, Alabama to George and Frieda Miller. She was a majorette at TR Miller High School, then went to the University of Alabama. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and truly embodied the “Roll Tide” passion. Upon moving to Atlanta (and shunning the advances of Elvis and Arnold Palmer!), she met and married Owen Jackson Cook. She worked as an executive assistant at The Coca-Cola Company, and a legal assistant where she continued to spread her unique southern love of life. Malinda’s greatest joy was raising her three sons, caring for her husband of 40 years, and spoiling her three granddaughters. A proud member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Buckhead, Malinda cherished serving there as part of the Altar and Funeral guilds, and gracing her long-time friends in the New Covenant and Timothy Sunday school classes. Malinda is survived by her three sons: Scott Miller Cook, Owen Jackson Cook, JR. (Monique), Andrew Morrissette Cook (Lindsey) and her three granddaughters: Sara Carson Cook, Emily Chantel Cook, Malinda Rose Cook. A lifetime animal lover and volunteer, she opened her heart and home to many pets, and is survived by her adopted Husky, Mary Jane. She also leaves behind a host of beloved family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Saturday May 4, 2019 at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peachtree Road United Methodist Church or TwoTailz Rescue.
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Mrs. Cook (and Mr. Cook) always welcomed any of the boy’s friends into their home with sincerely open arms. She was a great southern lady indeed and cared for all those around her. She will be missed but not forgotten.
So sorry to see this. Malinda and I grew up together in Brewton. I loved her mother and her brothers also. Freda was alway so kind to me and my family. I was at university of Alabama when Buddy was there. We reconnected when we knew both of us lived in Atlanta. Talked on phone at times. My husband had business connections with Jackson. Always said “let’s have lunch “ but put it off. She was a beautiful lady inside and outside
Malinda and I were friends since we were babies, our mothers were also friends. We spent all of our school years together.
Malinda had a wonderful smile and wit. She was my friend and even though we did not see each other much over the last 50 years we were Facebook friends. I enjoyed our comments with each other. She was a good friend and I loved her.
From my conversation with her son and her many works of love I am sure that Malinda left this world a better place. She left a loving, caring family. She left friends and classmates with sweet memories.
Goodbye, beloved Malinda.
Malinda and I were friends as babies, our mothers were friends. We spent our school years together.
ll miss that wonderful smile and wit. She was my friend and even though we did not see each other much over the last 50 years we were Facebook friends. I enjoyed our comments with each other. She was a good friend and I love her.
From my conversation with her son and her many works of love I am sure that Malinda left this world a better place. She left a loving, caring family. She left friends and classmates with sweet memories.
From all of the love from which she was taken to a place or eternal Love, the loss is no greater than the gift heaven receives.
Prayers of peace and love to all the Cooks. Malinda was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Jackson welcomed her with open arms. “Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on the.” Isaiah 26:3
Malinda and I were friends since meeting in 7th grade, were roommates our freshman year at Bama and she was in my wedding, Over the years we didn’t see each other often but but did meet for “long” lunches when I was in Atlanta visiting relatives. She was a sweet,, caring and loving person and I will miss her!!!
Many years and lifetimes ago, I had the pleasure of spending time at the Cook’s home as a guest of their son, Andrew. It doesn’t need to be said that Mrs. Cook was a gracious host, because all good southern women are. But she was much, much more than that. She was a strong, yet gentle woman who could easily intimidate but chose kindness (at least with me) as he M.O. Back then I was extremely shy and insecure, but she had a way of not only making me feel welcome in her home, but safe and even loved. Her presence could be formidable, but her easy-going nature was what shone through. She also made a hell of a veal parmigiana, the first (and best) I ever had. Above all, she adored her family, namely one of my dearest friends, Drew. Even if I had never had the pleasure of spending time with her, I admire and love her because she gave birth to an incredible human being. Rest In Peace, Malinda. You did a great job. ❤️❤️
Malinda was a cousin by marriage. Although I never spent much time with her, the time spent was pleasant and revealed that Malinda was a classy lady.
Our thoughts are with you all!
Rest in peace, my dear friend. Malinda was always there for me when circumstances took me twice to live in Atlanta, a transplanted Yankee and stranger to the beautiful city. As I had no family in Atlanta, Malinda and Jackson took care of my daughter, Beth, when I was in the hospital for the birth of my son.
I loved Malinda’s easy charm , her beauty, her intelligence, and her kindness. We had so much fun together. I first met her when we moved from Pittsburgh to Atlanta in the early 70s. We moved into the apartment building she and Scott lived in on Williams Lane near Emory U. She and Jackson were not yet married. I could go on and on ….
So sorry, Scott, Andrew and Jack, your mother was one of a kind.
My Aunt Malinda was a generous and kind person. She will be missed by many. My Daddy (her brother), I am sure, was waiting with joy to welcome her home.
To the Cook Sons: I was a friend of your father Jack, and continued to see your mother in recent years at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. I am so sorry for your loss, and your mother lived a long and full life, and was loved by all who knew her. I recall meeting one son (Andrew?) in the “Veterans March” at Peachtree Road in the last year or two who was on active duty in the Navy. Each year on a Sunday in June, the church has the veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam (my era) and later march up the aisle to the altar. I recall Jack was a lieutenant in the Navy in the ’50s before he became a lawyer. If you can send me an e-mail contact, I would like to keep in touch. Cameron Adair and my e-mail is camadair@aol.com.
My condolences to Scott, Andrew, and Jack on the loss of your wonderful mom. She was one of my favorite cousins – my fondest memory is riding out hurricane Erin with your folks in Pensacola in 1995! Malinda will be certainly be missed.