Willie Jean Cook
August 30, 1926 - June 04, 2020

Billie Felder Cook went home to her Lord on June 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Rankin County to William J. Graves and Eliza Jackson Graves on August 30, 1926. While in Puckett High School, she enjoyed playing on the basketball team.

In 1947, Billie married Hugh Walter Felder and together they had four daughters and a happy life until his death at age 55.

In 1989, she married Buford C. Cook, who died in 2012.

A consummate homemaker, Billie was an excellent cook who liked trying new recipes and entertaining friends. In her home all were welcome at her table for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Her skills of sewing were shared for decades with countless family and friends. A talented lady,

she played multiple musical instruments, sang, and was a faithful member of the Central Baptist Church choir.

When her daughters were older, Billie attended CoLin Community College and received her degree in nursing.

She worked at the McComb City Hospital, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, and when Dr. Victor Walsh opened his dental practice, she became his assistant - a job she held until retirement.

In her family’s eyes Billie (aka Mother, Mama, Mimi) was the gold standard!

She knew her Bible and recited from memory the promises of John 14 shortly before her death.

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She was preceded in death by

her parents, four brothers,

six sisters, and

two precious grandchildren, Drew Harrington and Andrea Tynes.

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Survivors include

her daughters Jeanee Felder Shell (Jon), Connie Felder Seay, Fran Felder Tynes (Roy), and Lynn Felder Harrington (Mac);

her grandchildren Holly Shell Chenette (Mark), Tony Shell (Cindy), Kelly Waller Jacobsen (Eric), Korbi Waller McQueary, Luke Harrington (Jordan);

her great-grandchildren Tyler Shell, Sydney Shell, McKenna Chenette, Belle Chenette, Jordan McQueary (Mandy), Jason McQueary, Jana Jacobsen, Ben Jacobsen, Kenadie Harrington, and Andrew Harrington;

one great-great-grandchild Matthew McQueary;

her step grandchildren Mitchell Peavy (Wendy) and Holly Peavy Percy; two step great-grandchildren Ty Peavy and Victoria Percy; and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express appreciation to St. Luke’s Hospice for their excellent care; and to special friends Donna White, Dorothy Hunter, Sara Conerly, Sheree Strickland, and Connie Barnes.

A family graveside service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Felder’s Campground Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Shell, Tyler Shell, Luke Harrington, Eric Jacobsen, Jordan McQueary, Jason McQueary, and Joey Harrington.

Mrs. Billie made everyone she knew feel loved and her generosity was only exceeded by her kindness. She will be greatly missed.