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Joellen Marie <I>Williams</I> Cook

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Joellen Marie Williams Cook

Birth
Death
14 Jan 2010 (aged 58)
Burial
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
Plot
Mag Pkwy Lot 171A
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JOELLEN MARIE WILLIAMS COOK
July 27, 1951 – January 14, 2010
Wife of the late Rev. Pierce Embree Cook Jr.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Cleveland and Ruth
Naomi Williams.

Joellen was an educator with more than 30 years experience, writer, freestyle pianist, and philanthropist.
She was certified in elementary and advanced secondary with a Masters Degree from Winthrop University and an undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University (formerly Baptist College at Charleston).  She was active in fundraising and volunteering, Joellen was involved with a variety of community and faith based organizations.

Joellen was a seasoned storyteller and the author of  Sardines, Cheese and Soda Crackers: Reflections From a Country Girl, and was working on a second book.

She wrote a blog for The State newspaper in Columbia, SC called "Living With a Country Girl."  Her website - www.reflectionsfromacountrygirl.com - features reflections of inspiration and encouragement.     

She was survived by her son, Pierce Embree Cook, III, her sister, Vicki Clement of Greenville, and her brother, Jeff Williams of Charleston.



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JOELLEN MARIE WILLIAMS COOK
July 27, 1951 – January 14, 2010
Wife of the late Rev. Pierce Embree Cook Jr.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Cleveland and Ruth
Naomi Williams.

Joellen was an educator with more than 30 years experience, writer, freestyle pianist, and philanthropist.
She was certified in elementary and advanced secondary with a Masters Degree from Winthrop University and an undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University (formerly Baptist College at Charleston).  She was active in fundraising and volunteering, Joellen was involved with a variety of community and faith based organizations.

Joellen was a seasoned storyteller and the author of  Sardines, Cheese and Soda Crackers: Reflections From a Country Girl, and was working on a second book.

She wrote a blog for The State newspaper in Columbia, SC called "Living With a Country Girl."  Her website - www.reflectionsfromacountrygirl.com - features reflections of inspiration and encouragement.     

She was survived by her son, Pierce Embree Cook, III, her sister, Vicki Clement of Greenville, and her brother, Jeff Williams of Charleston.



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  • Created by: Gerrys_1grl
  • Added: Sep 10, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76308684/joellen_marie-cook: accessed ), memorial page for Joellen Marie Williams Cook (27 Jul 1951–14 Jan 2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 76308684, citing Elmwood Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Gerrys_1grl (contributor 47460709).