Berlene Cooksey Obituary
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After graduating from Jefferson County Highschool, Berlene worked as a Bus Driver for Jefferson County Schools for many years. She loved her family dearly and was a God-fearing woman.
She is survived by her sons, Franklin "Bruce" Cooksey Jr. and JR Cooksey; grandsons, Tony Verduzco, Austin Cooksey, Brandon Cooksey; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyman Walker Sr. and Minnie Lee Walker; husband, Franklin J. Cooksey Sr.; daughter, Minnie Lee Verduzco; brothers, Lyman Walker Jr., Robert "Butch" Walker, Glenn "Bunny" Walker, Ulysses "Bo" Walker, Loren "Stud" Walker; and sisters, Lavonne McElrethe, Oralee Walker, Louise Connell, Rena Hightower, and Betty Jean Raker.
There will be a visitation on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Transforming Life Church, in Lloyd, Florida, at 10:00 am, immediately followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. (1206 Springfield Road). A Burial Service will be held at Beth Page Cemetery in Monticello, Florida (Beth Page Road).
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Lynette Connell Sirmon
November 6, 2025
I can only imagine what she said when she saw Jesus and how her face lit up! How about the reunion with all her loved ones. What a glorious day it was when she arrived in Heaven!
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Geneva Freeman
November 6, 2025
I can´t remember going in the summer to stay at AUNT Berlene´s she would take us in the bedroom every day and read the Bible to us and pray she´ll be dearly missed. We love her so much.
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