Estella Marie Cooks
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Mrs. Estella Marie Cooks, daughter of the late Augustus Anderson, Sr. and Estella Harris Anderson, was born August 18, 1938 in Elysian Fields, Harrison County, Texas. At an early age, she united with Elysian Fields Baptist Church. She was educated in Elysian Fields Public Schools. She was united in Holy Matrimony with Charlie Leroy Cooks, who preceded her in death. Estella worked at Mrs. Bairds Bread Company and held various jobs during her working career. She retired from Texas Home Healthcare as a certified nurse aide. She touched many patients life as a thoughtful and caring healthcare provider. Mrs. Cooks departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, brothers, and daughter (Andrea Cook Kemp). Survivors: sons, Kenneth (Thecela), Craig (Ann), Shawn (Natasha), Barry (Kim); daughter LaSharon and special daughter Zenia. Also, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. She will truly be missed but never forgotten.