Glenda Henderson Cook, 61, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Mable Dills Henderson. Glenda was preceded in death by her brother, Jake Henderson. She was a loving mother and had a special way with the children she provided care for in her home. Over the years, she had a wonderful influence on many children in the community. Glenda was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Cook; two children, Sherry Sitton and her husband Lee of Franklin, and Susan Cook of Franklin; two stepchildren David Cook and Tammy Harris of Virginia; two brothers Arley Henderson and his wife Geraldine, Sam Henderson and his wife Patsy; one sister Helen Tallent and her husband Theodore all of Franklin; three grandchildren, Noah Sitton, Maggie Cook, and Callie Cook of Franklin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 23, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Brian Holland will officiate. Burial will be in the Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, December 22,2007 at Macon Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Mike Tallent, Jerry Tallent, Jonathan Tallent, Vick Henderson, Rodney Sanders and Randy Cochran.

Memorials may be made to Angel Hospice General Fund, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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