Our cherished wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Sebreal Dureen Cook, 45, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Tempe, Arizona. Sebreal was born April 25, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to Earl Jr. and Marie A. Evans. She married her sweetheart, Earl Michael Franklin in Cleveland, Ohio on May 5, 2006.

After graduating from John F. Kennedy High School in Cleveland, Ohio, Sebreal continued her education receiving an Associate degree in Science by attending college at Tri-C Community College in Ohio and furthering her business and finance studies in Arizona. She loved to learn and expand her mind. Sebreal had a passion for reading. Her favorite book was The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah. Sebreal was a gifted and talented woman with a heart of gold. She devoted her time to her family, friends, and even strangers in need. She was always so kind and willing to help. Her generosity was felt by many. Sebreal developed a personal relationship with the Lord attending Baptist church.

Sebreal is survived by her children, Sarita Evans, Mississippi, Arnold Johnson Jr., Ohio, Shauntina Lott, Ohio, Icee Johnson, Ohio, Diandre Lott, Ohio, Daniel Cook, Ohio and Samuel Cook, Ohio. She is also survived by her siblings Angela (Dennis) Graffenreid, Ohio, Laurie Evans, Missisippi, Terrance (Belinda) Evans Ohio, and Terry Evans, Ohio and her three grandchildren, Tyreek Evans, Mishaun Williams and Shamia Lott. In addition, she is survived by her in-laws, Renee` (William) Vason, Ohio, Patricia (Gaston) Reynolds, Ohio, Sondra Franklin, Ohio, Jeanette Franklin, Ohio, Sylvia Docking, Ohio and Patricia Howard, Ohio. In addition, she is survived by her husband, parents and many nieces and nephews, including great and great-great nieces and nephews. Sebreal is preceded in death by her grandparents Earl Sr. and Lue Ella Evans and Robert and Helen McMillian.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Bay Springs Funeral Home located 3 First Street, Bay Springs, MS 39422.Final resting place will be at Galilee Church Cemetery, Louin, MS (might want to add more detail).

A special thanks to all the family and friends who have offered and shown their support during this time of grief.

Arrangements made by SereniCare Funeral Home, Tempe, Arizona.

~ POEMS ~

A light from our family is gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in the home
Which never can be filled

We have to mourn the lost of one
We would've loved to keep
But God who surely loved her best
As he finally made her sleep
After a lifetime of her love and joy
And music to fill our ears
God leaves us with these wonderful memories
To help us with these tears

Love, Mom and Dad



Every time that we smile,

Every time that we sigh,

We'll think of your face

And a tear will escape our eyes.



You were our world,

Our inspiration and our heart,

But when you left us

We thought we would fall apart.



You were our friend,

Our true confidante

And that's not all you were

You were also our mom.



We didn't want to live without you,

But you would have wanted us to,

And if there's anyone we want to make happy,

That anyone is you.

Love, Your sons and daughters



A wife, a mother, a grandma too,

This is the legacy we have from you.

You taught us love and how to fight,

You gave us strength, you gave us might.

A stronger person would be hard to find,

And in your heart you were always so kind.

You fought for us in all in one way or another,

And not just as a wife and not just as a mother.

For your grandchildren you gave your best,

Now the time has come for you to rest.

So go in peace, you've earned your sleep

Love, Your Grandchildren