Gayle Cooks Obituary
The family announces the passing of Gayle Cooks (Hillside, Illinois) on May 23, 2026. Gayle, born on April 18, 1952, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gayle Cooks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clara Gray-Seuell and Lonnie Gray; her grandparents, Ed Owens and Everdean Owens; her close friend Samuel Burnett; her son Ronnie Cooks; her son-in-law Tim Griffin; her siblings, Ray Gray, Delmar Gray, Rodney Gray, Sirmont Seuell, Carolyn Gray, Linda Gray, Deloris Crudup, Geraldine Vawters and Wanda Howard; and her uncles, Clarence Owens and Alan Owens.
She is survived by: her children, Chevelle Cooks, Deon Davis (Danita), Tonika Davis-Peeples (Tony), Sirmont Davis, Caravelle Burnett (Chanell), Carrie Cooks and Charles Harris (Tykeya). She is also survived by 39 grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren.
