Elaine "Cookie" Hardigree

Elaine Cook Hardigree, “Cookie” to her friends and family, and “Nonnie” to her beloved grandchildren, passed away Dec. 14th, 2021 at the age of 82. Cookie was the daughter of the late JD and Zara Cook of Winder. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Clyde Hardigree; daughters: Melanie (Johnny) Wood and Scarlett (Stan) Mitchell; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Beth Cook (Tim) Maranvillie.

Cookie was a 1957 graduate of Winder Barrow High School. She received her secretarial certification in Athens, GA. She was a dedicated secretary for many years at Hutchins, Cox, and Stroud, The UGA Extension Service, Clemson University, The University of Georgia, and Emory University. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Cookie was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Athens. She loved to travel, play bridge, and spend time with her family and her cherished poodles.

A celebration of life will be held Monday, December 20th at 2:00 pm in The Smith Memory Chapel, Winder, GA. The family will receive friends at Smith Funeral Home from noon until service time.

Smith Funeral Home in Winder is in charge of arrangements.