Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Frank S. Cook

A celebration of life for Mr. Frank Sandy Cook of Talladega, 81, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Terry's Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Louis Cook will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in New Maryland church cemetery. Visitation will be held 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the funeral home.

In 1940, just as the world was preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Earnest Cook and Ollie Burton Cook rejoiced at the birth of their son, Frank on December 24th in Talladega County, Alabama.

At an early age, Frank united with New Maryland Missionary Baptist Church. Although he may not have attended church regularly, Frank knew the Lord was his light and salvation. Frank attended school in his community. He did not complete school, but he learned the importance of hard work and developed skills to provide for his family. He found his niche in construction and developed his skills in roofing. In his spare time, you would find Frank cheering on the Atlanta Braves, Washington Redskins and Auburn Tigers.

On the evening of May 3, 2022, the Lord saw that Frank was tired and called him home to rest in eternal peace. He was welcomed to his new home by his wife, Lucille Cook; his parents, Earnest and Ollie Cook; and seven siblings, Albert Cook, George Cook, William Cook, Bobby Cook, Annie Cook Swain, Ellen Cook and Olla Mae Perkins.

Frank leaves to continue his legacy: four sons, Tony Fuller of Talladega, Alabama, Anthony Fuller of Louisville, Kentucky, Eddie Fuller of Alpine, Alabama and Josephus Fuller of Childersburg, Alabama; eight daughters, Regina (Willie) Glover of Munford, Alabama, Brenda Menefield of Sylacauga, Alabama. Valerie (Darrell) Jones and Jackie (Daniel) Schmeling of Clarksville, Tennessee, LaFredia Taylor of Anniston, Alabama, Jeanetta (Michael) Kirksey of Sylacauga, Alabama, Sylvia Sheppard and Joyce Calhoun of Childersburg, Alabama; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Garrett and Martha (Mason) Ragland of Talladega, Alabama; two brothers, John Cook and Ollice (Betty) Cook of Talladega, Alabama; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Alright were one of your favorite words when you spoke to anyone. No one can say it better than you. You took us in and raised us as your very own children. I love you and thank you for everything. You will truly be missed. To God be the glory! Alright..... Your daughter, Lafredia Taylor

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I have so many favorite memories. I remember you allowed me to paint your truck with cans of spray paint and when I was done you said "that's pretty good Cowboy" and you walk on away. Another one I love is when you allowed me to go to work with you one day and I got the chance to climb on the roof and watch you spread that hot tar around. I started to move around and You said, "Cowboy, don't you fall your a** off here" and I said, "I'm good" and you look over and said, "Can't she go!" I pretended that I was brave but I was shaking in my shoes. I bet you never knew that I grew up to be afraid of heights. I appreciate you being there for me, and for my family. Darrell (Dal as you called him) and I will miss you. Love Van

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You were my grand dad for a short time.I never had a grand dad. You were my grand dad. Miss you and love you Pa Pa Frank. Nevaeh

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You fought a good fight "Cowboy" now is your time to rest. We will cry for a little while, but we will laugh for a long-time when we think of the funniest thing you would say or do. I never knew a man who enjoyed listening to an Atlanta Brave's Baseball game over the radio like you did. We never said the words "Love" it was always understood. I only hope you knew you were LOVED!

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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.

- Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL