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1935
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2012
Bernice Cook Obituary
Sister Cook departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Winchester Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas Henry, Oscar (Buck) Jr., and William Warner.
On January 24, 1953, Bernice married the late Thomas Edward Cook and from that union had four children: Stephanie R. Cook Stevens (Oakton, VA), Angela M. Carter (Wilson) of Markham, VA, Thomas G. Cook (Judy) of Haymarket, VA, and Samuel David Cook (Bonita) of Manassas, VA.
She is survived by 10 siblings: Channing Warner, Major Warner, Sr., Marie Jones, Margaret Warner, Doris Jackson, Harrison Warner, Pauline Harris, Florence Baltimore, Susie Warner, and Theodore Warner; along with a brother and sister-in-law, Mancy "Junior" Cook of Manassas, VA, and Lucille Cook of Harrisburg, PA., respectively.
Bernice was blessed with eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three aunts; one uncle; and her great-aunt Luella Haley; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Cook can be viewed on June 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends during the visitation on June 1, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. at Horizon Funeral Home, 750 Old Brandy Road, Culpeper, VA.
Funeral services will be June 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 am at Horizon Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mount Morris Community Cemetery, Hume, VA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernice Cook
Lorelei Hills
May 25, 2019
We still cherish our memories of Bernice. There are times we can smell her perfume and know she is watching over us. It warms our hearts and brightens our day.
June 4, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during this difficult time and May God grant you the comfort to endure.
Marie Fisher-Gordon
June 1, 2012
Even though you may have been my mom's first cousin--you will always be my mom's other sister. May each day that passes brings the family a little less pain with your leaving us behind for you will be missed.
Lorelei Hills
May 31, 2012
Bernice was part of our family for 22 years. My three children thought of her as grandma. We miss her every day, in particular, Wednesday, when she brought peace and wisdom to our home.
Julia Bouley
May 31, 2012
Bernice helped raise me. She is forever in my heart.
deb fox
May 31, 2012
sorry for your loss
from the fox family in front royal
ann twyman
May 31, 2012
major,
so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister, i will surely keep your family will lifted up in prayer.
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