Jo Wikle Cook

Funeral service for Jo Wikle Cook, age 72, of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 5, 2013 from the Providence Baptist Church. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Cook died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 following a sudden illness.

Born in Rabun County on March 23, 1941, Mrs. Cook was the daughter of the late John Walter Wikle and Lou Emma Wilson Wikle. She was a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church and was a retired private home health nurse. Mrs. Cook was a very talented and skilled crafter. She enjoyed crocheting and also making custom ordered wedding cakes.

Survivors include her husband James Cook, sons and daughters in law Randy and Regina Stamey, Rick and Becky Stamey, Scott and Tina Stamey, and Hugh and Stephanie Stamey all of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville, grandchildren Jordan Stamey (Valerie), Kelli Edwards (Kyle), Debra Addis, Jonathan Stamey (Brittney), Ashley Stamey, and Katie Stamey, great grandchildren Balin, Emmalee, Parker, Will, and Niyah, as well as 3 sisters and 1 brother.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 4, 2013 from 2-4 PM and from 6-8 PM.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Providence Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 222 Old Kelly Ridge Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523 or to Gideons International.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Funeral arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256