Mrs. Rea Hammond Cook, of Wicksburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family. She was 86 years old.
A celebration of Rea’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Christian Home Church of Christ in Wicksburg, with Minister Mark Turner officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family will receive friends at Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb on Friday, October 30, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A private family burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Alford, Florida.
Born on July 28, 1940, to the late Otis and Katherine Hammock, Rea, lived a life grounded in faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a cherished grandmother who treasured the special bonds she shared with those she loved. Her faith in Christ was a guiding light throughout her life, and she faithfully served the Church of Christ for many years. Through her steadfast faith, her love for her family, and the kindness she shared with others, Rea touched many lives and leaves behind a legacy that will continue to flourish in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, Rea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Kenneth Cook; her brother, Donnie Hammock; her sister, Jeanette Deschepper; and her daughter-in-law, Marian Bridges Cook.
Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Joseph Daniel Cook (Mitzi Jo), James Timothy Cook, and Stephen Othniel Cook (Sheila); grandchildren, Aaron Cook (Kayla), Elizabeth Danielle Cook-Collins (Julian Harris), Karina Cook, Joseph Caleb Cook (Victoria), Joshua Cook, Mary-Anne Cook Callahan (Maddox), Andrew Cook, Sarah Frish (Gabriel), Whitney Trishelle Cook (Chevy Case), Demond Deishawn Peterson, and Daniel Keyshawn Peterson (Shakarri); great-grandchildren, Abbie Cook, Liam Cook, Carter Cook, Elizabeth Roxanne Case, and Amiri Peterman; her brother, Gerald Hammock; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Though Rea’s earthly journey has ended, the faith that sustained her and the love she shared will continue to shine through the lives of those she leaves behind. Her family and friends can find comfort in the cherished memories they hold, the enduring legacy of her love, and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements.
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