Georgia Mae Cook, age 89, peacefully joined the Lord on March 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on January 26, 1935, in Memphis, TN, to Richard and Irene Galloway, Georgia dedicated her career to Comfort Inn as a housekeeper, finding joy and pride in her work. Outside of her profession, she cherished her time in the garden and embraced the thrill of penny slots at the casino.
Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Irene Galloway; sons, Johnny and Clifford Sharber, father of her children, William Sharber, and brothers Pete, Vic, and Jim Galloway. Georgia is survived by her loving husband, James Cook. She leaves behind four children: Billy Sharber, Annie Herrick (Bob), James Sharber, and Steven Sharber (April); three stepchildren, Lorie Short, James Cook, and Terry Cook. Siblings, Bock Galloway, VJ Galloway, Betty Camp, and a host of grandchildren, and great grandchildren also mourn her passing.
A gathering of friends and family will take place on March 6, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St., Olive Branch, MS 38654. The funeral service will be held on March 7, 2024, at 10:00 am at Brantley Funeral Home, followed by burial at Blocker Cemetery in Olive Branch, MS. May her memory be a source of comfort and strength during this difficult time.
