Vivian Marie
Cook
(June 1, 1919 - April 29, 2007)
Vivian
Marie Cook, known to many as "Aunt Viv" daughter
of the late Abraham and Susie McMurren Morris, was born on
June 1, 1919, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She departed
this life on Sunday, April 29, 2007 in Our Lady of Lourdes
Hospital at the age of 87 years.
She received her Education
in Elizabeth City Public School Systems.
Vivian was reared in a Christian
home. She joined Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church at
an early age. Later years she joined Kaighn Avenue Baptist
Church, Camden, New Jersey where she dedicated her life in
serving God.
When she wasn't at home you
could find her doing God's work in her church. She diligently
served on various clubs and committees, such as Director of
the Junior Ushers, President of the Pastor's Aides, President
of the Nursing Unit, served as a Senior Usher, Chairperson
for Women's Day and finally she served as a Trustee.
She always made certin that
the Pastor had a clean robe and shirt for Sunday's Service
as well as keeping mints in his candy dish in his office.
She loved baking sweet potato pies and frying chicken as well
as selling them for fundraisers. You could always find her
in the kitchen selling something at Kaighn Avenue?
For over Thirty Years she worked outside
of the home for West Jersey Hospital
known today as Virtua Health in Camden, New Jersey. She also
worked for the
Board of Education, in Camden City where she was a Lunch Aide.
Vivian Marie Cook was united in matrimony
to the late Isaiah Cook in the 1950's.
He preceded her in death.
While they were married, they raised nieces and nephews which
they called them "Grandma and Grandpa". She also
has a niece
named Vivian Marie she sometimes refers to her as her Name
Sake.
Mourning her loss are: her Baby Sister, Sarah
L. Barnard of Camden, New Jersey.
Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and a host of Friends.
Her weary hours her days of pain, Her weary
nights have passed away. Her ever
patient worn out frame, Has found sweet rest at last.
Sadly Missed
The Family
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