Helen Clark Atkins Cook, 81, a native of Rome, Ga., former resident of Miami and a resident of Gulf Shores, died Monday, May 30, 2011 at home.
She enjoyed her love of fashion while employed at Harvest of Fashions in Foley. For relaxation, she relished surf fishing in the Gulf on West Beach. An avid gardener with a green thumb, she was thrilled when her Camellia blossom “Little Babe Variegated” was awarded second place at the Atlanta 2000 Southeastern Flower Show. She enjoyed nature and her yard was a haven for birds including her favorite, cardinals. She was a 23-year member and supporter of the Ladies Auxiliary for both the American Legion and VFW. All will miss her sweet nature, fun-loving ways and sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Vera Atkins; and beloved husband, Jack W. Cook.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Cook of Jacksonville, Fla., and Betty Hatter of Mobile; granddaughter, Amy (Brian) Randall; and great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Bianca, Eva, Vivienne and Liliana; three brothers, James (Chris) Atkins and Frank Atkins of Monticello, Ga. and Sanders (Gladys) Atkins; sister, Hilda Atkins Moore of Rome, Ga., numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their profound gratitude to family friends, Vicki Race, Billy and Suzi Minor, Larry and Carolyn Cole, and Florence Hanscom.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, the Humane Society of the United States, and Swan Center Outreach.
A celebration of her life is planned in the fall.
Cremation arrangements are by Hughes Cremation & Funeral Service, Daphne. Online condolences may be made at hughesfuneralservice.com.
