Margaret Cooke

Margaret Elizabeth Pike Cooke, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a brave battle against dementia and its debilitating effects.

Margaret, affectionately known as “Billie” in younger days, was born on April 2, 1937, to the late Luther Pike and Ola Carter.

When Luther left the home shortly thereafter, Margaret and her sister Ruth Mathis were blessed when Floyd E. Tobler married Ola in 1944.

Margaret attended Gray High School, then married her husband Harry P. Cooke, who preceded her in death in 2003.

Margaret worked for Hanes Hosiery and eventually Sara Lee Hosiery from 1955 until her retirement at the age of 62. She was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church and was involved in their children’s ministry and nursing home ministry.

Along with her sister, Ruth “Corkey” Mathis, Margaret is survived by her three children, Brenda Bovender of Kernersville, NC, Randy Cooke (Karen) of Midway, NC, and Bruce Cooke (Sharon) of Advance, NC. Left with wonderful memories of their Nanny are her four grandchildren, Kristen, Meghan, Brandon, and Carter; and six great-grandchildren. The family also recognizes her special cousin, Mrs. Jean Goforth and Jean’s late husband, Vernon.

Margaret’s family will receive friends Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek, with Pastor Jim Bush officiating. A funeral service will immediately follow in the Chapel at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Parklawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Brookdale Alzheimer’s Foundation, 275 S Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com