Barbara Elizabeth Cook

Barbara Elizabeth Cook, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 in Pensacola, Florida.

Barbara was born on January 23, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama to William and Delphia Massingale. She was a longtime resident of Baker, Florida, and married Ronald L. Cook on July 12, 1976. Together, Ronald and Barbara raised four children, loved five grandchildren, and adored five great grandchildren.

Barbara was a strong, independent woman, avid gardener, skillful crochet artist, enjoyed sewing and quilting. She enjoyed being involved in her native american tribe, Muscogee Nation of Florida.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, William and Delphia Massingale, her brother, Harold Massingale, her husband, Ronald Cook, her son, Michael Harden Cook and her great granddaughter, Lexi Sistrunk.

Barbara is survived by her stepfather, Arnold Koivisto, her children, Terry (Brenda) Cook, Ronita (Jennifer) Cook and Vernon Cook, her grandchildren, Zachery (Brittany) Cook, Lacie (Brandon) Sistrunk, Auron Augustine, Morgana Augustine, and Delphi Cook, her great grandchildren, Cashe, Stella, Sawyer Drake, and Brody Lane and her fur babies, Ayo, Apache and Star.

A funeral will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Pastor Fred Jordan officiating. Burial to follow at Cotton Cemetery in Baker, Florida. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 16, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

You can share memories and offer condolences at http://www.brackneyfuneralservice.com

Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.