Brenda Cook

Brenda “Mimi” Mitchell Cook of Alpharetta, GA passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, with loved ones by her side. She was adored and admired for her kindness, generosity, humor, compassion, and dedication to her family and friends.

After completing her education at Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA, Brenda worked for Bellsouth Communications where she met the love of her life, the late Clarence Kenneth Cook, Jr. to whom she was married for 55 years. She is survived by her two children, Christopher Cook and Rebecca Cook Williams and two beloved grandchildren, Jacob Cook and Macy Williams.

Brenda loved traveling and visiting many countries to explore their history and cultures. She served as a Red Cross volunteer and expressed her love for animals by supporting the ASPCA and working for several veterinary clinics. She avidly followed current events and was an expert at crossword puzzles and Scrabble. She loved reading, watching professional football, fishing, and playing golf and card games.

Above all, she devoted her life to her family with deep love and support for all their passions and pursuits. Nothing gave her greater joy than spending time with her family, traveling, laughing, sharing special memories, and seeing everyone happy and thriving.

Brenda was born on December 5, 1939, to the late Lonnie and Hilda Mitchell of Augusta, GA and had one sister, the late Myrna Harris. Her nieces and nephews include Nikki Cook, Tony Cook, Ronnie Sleister, Robert Davis, Jennie Davis and Lonnie Davis.

A private ceremony for immediate family is planned at the Georgia National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband who served in the US Army.

Arrangements are in the care of McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040. 770-886-9899, mcdonalsandson.com.