Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For Ninnie Pearl Bankhead Cook

Mrs. Ninnie Pearl Bankhead Cook was born on July 17, 1968 to the late Mr. & Mrs. George and Minnie Bankhead. She was the sixth born.

Pearl departed her earthly life on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Baptist Medical Center in Kosciusko, Mississippi. One brother Jerry Bankhead, Sr. preceded her in death.

Pearl graduated from Durant High School in 1988. She furthered her education at Holmes Community College. She received her Cosmetology License and CNA License.

Pearl worked at Durant Electric for many years and Durant Nursing Home until her health failed.

Pearl was a devoted mother, sister and friend. She always wore a smile on her face.

Pearl leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Jamarkus and Jamarion Cook both of Durant, MS; two sisters: Bettie (Adrian) Hart of Carriere, MS, and Bobbie Bankhead, Willis (Brenda) Bankhead of Durant, MS and Frankie Bankhead of Stone Mountain, GA; a very special sister-in-law/sister Annie Bankhead; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A special thank you to Tanya Wright, Cassandria Sharkey, Cynthia Hutchins Matthews, Rev. Charles Tyes, and the Class of 1988.

PLACE OF SERVICE: GRAVESIDE SERVICE, DURANT CITY CEMETERY, DURANT, MS.

DATE OF SERVICE: 12/4/2021 @ 1:00 P.M.

INTERMENT: DURANT CITY CEMETERY, DURANT, MS.

Guest Book

To the Bankhead Family -- Please accept our deepest condolences are you endure the loss or Pearl. Your family remain in our thoughts and Prayers. Stay strong and my God give you peace in this difficult time. Praying for solace and peace for your family.

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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Pearl has been my best friend since childhood. She will truly be missed! The sweetest person you ever want to meet! RIP, my friend! Love you always, Cynthia "Cindy" Oatis - Memphis, TN

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So sorry for the lost of a great woman ,mother, and my mom best friend to laugh and just enjoy. You will be truly missed ❤️Just so sweet 💋praying for her children and rest of the family .

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS