Joyce G. Cookson

Joyce G. Cookson, born on May 21, 1933, in High Spire, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Ester Gingerich, passed away on September 15, 2024, in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Joyce's formative years were spent in the towns of Rome, New York, and Middletown, Pennsylvania. Her remarkable intellect and determination shone brightly as she graduated as Valedictorian from Middletown High School. Following her graduation, she embarked on a new chapter of her life, marrying John T. Cookson, Jr., and together they created a loving and supportive family.

In 1964, the Cookson family relocated to Warner Robins, Georgia, due to John’s career move. Years later, Joyce found great satisfaction in her position at Robins Air Force Base, where she made a significant impact as a Civil Service Contract Specialist and ultimately retired after many years of dedicated service.

A lover of golf, Joyce cherished playing the sport with her husband and friends. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was a cherished figure affectionately known as Nana, a name that carried with it a world of love and warmth..

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband, John.

She is survived by her children, Ray A. Cookson (Lynne) of Bonaire, Georgia and Sheree L. Adkins (Steve) of Warner Robins, Georgia; grandchildren, Jonathan Cookson (Heather), Christie Cross and Eric Adkins; and six great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Magnolia Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Joyce Cookson to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting https://www.stjude.org/donate. 

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