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Obituary For Rev. Dr. Martha L. Cook

Rev. Dr. Martha Louise Charles Cook, 82 peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9,2019. Dr. Martha Cook was a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Cook was educated in the public school system of Mesa, Arizona and attended Arizona State University, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the Historic Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. She was married to her beloved, Wallace Jeffery Cook, Pastor Emeritus of Ebenezer Baptist Church. A professional educator, she taught in the public school systems of Texas, Pennsylvania, Providence, Rhode Island and Richmond, Virginia. In 1998 she was named Teacher of the Year at John F. Kennedy High School where she taught biology and served as the Head of the Science Department. Responding to God's call to the Gospel Ministry, she graduated cum laude with a Master of Divinity degree from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology where she went on to earn her Doctor of Ministry degree. Dr. Cook served as the Minister of Church Growth and Membership Development at Ebenezer Baptist Church, serving as the minister of pastoral care and responsible for innovative church growth intiatives. In 2001, Dr. Martha retired from the Richmond Public School System where she taught for 30 years. Following her retirement in 2001, she served as Interim Co-Pastor at Guildfield Baptist Church in Powhatan, Virginia with her husband. Cherishing her memory are her husband of 62 years, the Rev. Dr. Wallace Jeffery Cook; daughter, Cheryl Louise (Andre); sons, Jeffery Michael and Jeryl Martyn (Dawn); sister, Mardria Mae Williams of Tucson, Arizona; brother, Ronald Joseph Charles of Mesa, Arizona; god-children, Derrick Christopher Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland and Hope Garrick of Providence, Rhode Island and a host of loving family members and friends, among them her devoted friend, Brinda Perry of Richmond. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday August 17, 2019 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh St. Rev. Dr. James E. Leary, officiating. Interment private. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd.

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Rev. Cook and family,sending my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Rev. Dr. Martha Cook.Thank you for sharing this amazing woman with the members of Ebenezer Baptist Church.She always exhibited boundless energy,love, and joy in everything she did.She will be missed. Keeping you in prayer. Sincerely,Sheila Roston,Austin TX

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Previous message from, Penny McPherson. Thankful former student.

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My wonderful teacher. It's been years, John F. KENNEDY High School, class of 81. She helped my love of learning grow. She was an outstanding educator and made her students feel valued. What a legacy she leaves!

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Dear Pastor Cook and family, condolences to you and family and praying for blessings of comfort and love. I have fond memories of Dr. Cook and always will remember the warm greetings at Ebenezer Baptist Church as well as her beautiful spirit and light. With love, Nanina Lewis and family.

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Pastor Cook and family, We are sadden to hear of the passing of your beloved wife, Dr. Martha Cook. Our prayers go out to you and the entire family for peace, comfort and hope. God's bountiful grace will guide and keep you. We send heartfelt condolences. Dr. & Mrs. Robert Edwards, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sister of Joyce Mosby.

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What a wonderful sweet sweet spirit who took time for so many. Glad to have known her. Praying that God will give you all strength to cope. Draw near to each other as she will be forever in your hearts. Glendoria

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We extend our deep condolences to you Rev Cook and family on the loss of the oh so sweet Mrs.Cook.We have many great memories With Love The Edmondson Family (Catherine, Wayne & Gwen)

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To The Cook Family Oh what a privilege to have loved and been loved by such a wonder, such a strong soldier of God. We will continue to pray for the family. Val, Silas, Evan and Caelon Colvin

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To Pastor Cook and family - we would like to offer our sincere condolences on the lost of Rev. Martha Cook. She was always such a calm influence in our church family. May God keep your family near and help you cherish her memory and legacy. Our prayers are for your continued comfort in God's love. - Dorothy Henly and Jill Henley Payne.

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May you Rest In Peace.

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I will always remember our days @ American Family Fitness she always had encouraging and kind words I will miss her so much,Valerie Staggers

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Rev Cook and Family it saddens my heart to hear of the passing of such a beautiful person GOD BLESS YOU, Valerie Staggers

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Rev.Cook and family Dr.Cook will be greatly missed we had so much fun @American Family Fitness she was a big inspiration to me I am going to really miss her she was such a beautiful person GOD BLESS YOU

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To the entire Cook family...you are all in our thoughts and Prayers. Stay encouraged. ~Love from The Dortch Family.

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Rev. Cook and family, my sincere sympathy on the lost of your Wife and mother. You are in my prayers. Sincerely , Vertie Gay, Providence, RI.

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REV. COOK & FAMILY,SORRY WE, GAUNTICE, TRACEY, KEVIN,LAN, ARIE, XAVIER, THE JONES OF WARWICK, RI, CAN NOT BE WITH YOU AT THIS. ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS

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Dear Pastor Cook and the Cook Family: We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Cook's passing but know that she is now in a wondrous place! You all have our sincerest prayers and thoughts at this sad time for you. Keep and share happy memories and she will always be near! Sincerely, Debra & Jeffrey Mashore & Family

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Rev Cook & Family, condolences to you and your family on the passing of Rev Dr. Martha Cook, Bernice D. James, Christal N. James, Cassandra(Sandy)Diclaro (Ebenezer Baptist Church).

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Rev Cook and Family, condolences to you and your family on the passing of Rev Dr. Martha Cook. Heavenly Father we just thank you for Martha's life and that you Heavenly Father is welled pleased of her journey for your glory. Rev Tony and Regina Webb

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Rev Cook & Family..It is with profound sadness to hear of our beloved (Aunty) Martha Cooks passing. It will be rare to find another with such a Big Heart filled with Love & Kindness to all she encountered.Her beautiful smile was infectious along with Her soft spoken words of Joy & Encouragement. She will be sorely missed by Me & my family Lovingly Krystal Garrick -Emanuel ( Norberto & Zair).

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Rev Cook & family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Cook. My lovely lady. Sandy Garrick

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I am heartbroken to hear of your loss of my dear Sunday school teacher and family friend, Mrs. Cook. My sincere condolences go out to you Rev. Cook and the family. Jonn Paul (Sonnie) Garrick.

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Rev Cook & family Sorry we cannot be there to celebrate Mrs. Cooks life. She is very special to us. We will keep you in our prayers. Rhea Turner, Marsha & Dianne

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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.

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