Stephanie Cook

Stephanie D. Cook NORFOLK - Stephanie Denise "Niecie" Cook, 42, of the 800 block of Smith St., died Nov. 2, 2008, in her home. Born in Portsmouth, she was employed at Racetrac. She attended Norfolk public schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She was a very active person in her community. She was a former president for the Young Terrace Tenant Management Corporation and volunteered as a community service worker for NRHA. She attended St. Joseph AME Zion Church, where she was a faithful member until her illness. She served on the Ushers Board and would fill in any capacity needed at her church. Stephanie leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, LaTasha (Terrance) and LaQuail Cook; two sons, Dion and Terrance Cook, all of Norfolk; one grandchild, Tori'yon Cook; her mother, Jacqueline Cook; a sister, Ebony Cook; a brother, David Cook; two uncles, Michael Hughes and Andy Cook; three aunts, Barbara, Velma Jean and Gloria Cook; a special aunt, Veronica "Betty Boo" Hughes; a special godmother, Elizabeth Deering; two nieces, Jah'Kiana Cook and Latavia Cherry; a nephew, Rodney Hughes; and a host of cousins and friends. A homegoing service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph AME Zion Church, 1540 Atlantic Ave. The Rev. Bristol Elliott will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at 833 Smith St. one hour prior to the service for the procession to the church. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.