Sara "Nell" Cook, born September 1, 1935, met her Jesus and rejoined her heavenly family as she gained her wings on December 13, 2020.  For the last 6 years, she fought a very tough battle with multiple myeloma cancer.  As with everything she did in life, she was always determined, strong and independent.  Through her, we learned the true meaning of the scripture, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" – and this she did with grace and dignity.  As a member of Old Piney Grove Missionary Baptist, she loved her church family and especially Pastor Rex.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar & Martha Farley along with 6 sisters and 1 brother; her husband, J.D.; her son, Terry; and her infant great-grandson, Canaan Masterson.  She is survived by her son, Curtis/Lisa Cook and family; Justin Cook; Julie (Andrew) Masterson, Archer & Everly; Jarred (Candice), Eliza & Watson; her daughter, Susan/Mike Murphy & family; Micah (Chris) Hope, Landon & Evan; Miranda (Nathan) Sparks, Lilah & Lawson; her daughter-in-law, Jenny Cook & family; Mitchell (Tonya) Stott, Zack, Amber, Kira, Courtney, & Kendall; Jason Stott, Jesse, Jace/Evan, Karter, and Karissa.  She is also survived by her brother, Tony (Carol) Farley.  "Aunt Nell", as she was known to her family, was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Sara worked for many years in the Maryville City Schools as a cafeteria worker and manager where she shared her love for cooking.  Her last name was certainly representative of her love and skills of cooking.  She loved getting together with family and of course, preparing the most wonderful meals and making memories that we will have for many years.  Sara also made many friends in her work and for many years has enjoyed those friendships with their monthly luncheons.  She will be GREATLY missed by her family and friends, but her love for us will always be with us.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in her memory to the Maryville City Schools Cafeteria or the MHS Café LeReve .  Send to Maryville City Schools Finance Dept., 833 Lawrence Avenue, Maryville, TN 37803.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Eleazor Cemetary in Tellico Plains, TN, Rev. Rex Everett and Mr. Jarred Cook officiating.  Family and friends may call at their convenience from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.  www.millerfuneralhome.org