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Joan Cooks

  • April 25, 1941 - January 8, 2012
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“You were the best aunt any one could ask for,and I will always miss you. You were always there when I needed you. I'm sorry I stayed away so long....Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Joseph Brown - Buffalo, NY

“To The Cook Family, our deepest sympathy goes out too you and your family, may God bless and comfort you in your time of need. Much love Ms. Joanie ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: The Glasco Family - Paterson, NJ

“My Prayers are with You all at this time of Beavement ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Elaine - Richmond, VA

“Craig, Carolyn, Wanda, Rommel, and especially my dear friend Collen, my heart goes out to each of you in your time of grief. Cheerish the goodtimes...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Sterling Thomas - Springfield, VA

“To the cook family My gods loving arms comfort you in your time of sorrow Just know that there is a new angel in heaven watching over you,and her...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Janet Jones - Paterson, NJ

“We have the whole family in prayer. From Mrs. Maria and CAMP Staff ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: CAMP YDP/Staff - Paterson, NJ

“We the Rivers Family regret the passing of your Mother.You have our deepest sympaty an prayers may God always smile on you. ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Mr.an Mrs Charles E. Rivers - SC

“Remel and Family: My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. your memories of Ms. Joan will help you get thru this difficult time. My...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: THERESA MILLER - PATERSON, NJ

“Sorry to hear of the passing of Joan,you have my deepest sympathy and prayers ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Minnie Alexander Austin - NJ

“My Prayers and condolences go out to you, the family of Ms. Joanie. For a decade she was sometimes the first face I saw at Rosa Parks High School,...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Sandra McKay Gaston - Paterson, NJ

“To Ramel & Family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family. If I can be of service to you, please do not hesitate...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Debra Everett-Coles - NJ

“may you find strength in the the time of your lost.Miss joan is now at peace in heaven, God bless. sincerely Roxanne powell, & family. ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Idi Jones Jones - paterson, NJ

“THE JABOBS'S FAMILY IS VERY SORRY ABOUT THE LOST OF YOUR MOTHER, WHO WE KNEW SO WELL. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR THE FAMILY PLEASE LET US...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: febbie jacobs - PATERSON, NJ

“To Remel and Family, "Extending my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and praying that your faith will give you strength in this sad time...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Trena Tyson - Atlanta, GA

“DEAREST COOK FAMILY, MY MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY IS SENT TO YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. I PRAY YOU FIND THE STRENGTH AND GUIDENCE TO GET THROUGH THIS. IT'S...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Heidi Davis Brown - Paterson, NJ

“Joanie was known to me as my little girlfriend and we were friends for 25 years you don't know how much I am going to miss her. My deepest sympathy...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Donna Dolan - Paterson, NJ

“We know, dear loved ones of Mrs. Cook that your sorrow is great and that you are sad to see her go. Recognize that our loss is Heaven's Gain. ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Rev. Stafford Miller - Paterson, NJ

“Sorry to hear about your loss. God will be with you Love Weesie ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: estewart - paterson, NJ


Joan Cooks was born on April 25, 1941 in Paterson, New Jersey to the late, Samuel and Willie B. (Williams) Cooks. She was a lifelong resident of Paterson. Joan was employed by the Paterson Public Schools at Rosa Parks High School for twenty-five years. Everyone who knew her loved her, if she could help you in any way she would without hesitation. One of Joan's favorite past times was yard sales. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son, Tyrone Cooks, her daughter, Marlene Cooks, granddaughter, Lahiyyah Williams, three brothers, Robert, Stanley and Samuel Cooks, two sisters, Beatrice Brown and Gloria Cooks and her grandmother, Rena Cooks. Left to cherish precious memories are: one son, Craig Cooks of Paterson, NJ; four daughters, Carolyn and Wanda Cooks, both of Paterson, NJ, Remel Dixon of Haledon, NJ and Colleen Hanley of Venice, CA; son-in-law, Patrick Hanley of Venice, CA; like a son, Hameen Johnson of Paterson, NJ; nine grandchildren, Tykecha Cooks, Crainysha Rutherford, Tashana Carter, Keshawn Carter, Shanelle Cooks, Typree Pendelton, Ramir Williams, Bahiyyah Williams and Samuel White; six great-grandchildren, Nasir Cooks, Arionna Garcia, Richard Garcia, Jaylon Garcia, Shakur Muckle and Khori Muckle; dedicated nieces, Racquel Cooks and Yvonne Cooks; sisters-in-law, Celia Cooks and Dora Cooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.