Mary Eleanor (Baker) Cooks Obituary
The passing of Mary Eleanor (Baker) Cooks of Birmingham, Alabama, born in Odenville, Alabama leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 20, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Eleanor (Baker) Cooks to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Thomas B. Cooks; and her parents, Mary E. Baker and James Campbell [Eumas]. She is survived by: her children, Dana S. [James] Love, Avis C. Harris of Birmingham, AL and Bernita R. Campbell [Sharrod] of Fayetteville, GA.; her grandson Christopher Love of Seattle, WA; her children, Kristen Love of Birmingham, AL, Xavier Campbell and Brandon Campbell of Fayetteville, GA; and her sisters, Barbara Evans of Acmar, AL and Carol [Hubert] McGraw of Wichita Falls, TX. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
Over the years, she earned numerous accolades for her contributions to the field of education, yet, it was the gratitude expressed by former students—who would return to visit her years after graduation—that brought her the greatest joy.
