BIOGRAPHY

Cook was born in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia, USA, on 22 September 1914. At some point, she married and had ten children. She lost her husband in her 60s. As a centenarian, she had more than 20 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She worked at Phenix City Healthcare for many years.

When asked about the secret to her longevity, Cook said, “You got to be good and stay on the right side.”

Cook passed away in a small town called Motts, just outside of Smiths Station, Alabama, on 30 September 2024, at the age of 110 years, 8 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Eli Logan and Stefan Maglov, and validated by LongeviQuest on 2 October 2024.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Smiths Station woman celebrates 105th birthday surrounded by family” – WTVM, 23 September 2019

* “Local woman celebrates her 107th birthday” – WTVM, 22 September 2021

* “Smiths Station woman celebrates her 108th birthday” – WTVM, 22 September 2022

* Obituary For Ella Cook – Taylor Funeral Home (Phenix City, AL)

GALLERY