Doris "Dot" Cook Wainright

 Doris Cook Wainright “Dot” Dot passed away on December 29th, 2024 at Hospice of Savannah. Visitation will be held Saturday January 4th at 1:00pm with memorial service starting at 2:00pm at Colquitt First Baptist Church. Pastor Mark Worsley will be officiating. Honorary pallbearers include her grandsons Alex Cook, Jason Cook, Brian Cook, Will Brown and Brandon Beard. Dot was born in Porterdale, Ga. On December 13,1931. Her parents were Al and Cora Wade. She was one of six children in the family. Dot was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Colquitt. She loved the Lord and the many members that touched her life over the years. Dot was married to Alex Marvin Cook and they were the owners and operators of Cook Drug Company on the square in Colquitt. Dot was a homemaker who loved raising their five children, working in her yard and a ready volunteer! She worked for the American Cancer Society for thirteen years where she was often recognized as leading the state in raising dollars for the cause. Dot then joined three of her friends to form “The Mayhaw Tree” telling anyone who would listen about the delicious red berry jelly. They enjoyed much success and traveled the country selling their mayhaw products. Dot was co-owner with her daughter Dottie of Colquitt Florist for five years where they shared their love of flowers. She then went to work with the Miller County Hospital where she was very successful in raising much needed funds for both the hospital and the nursing home. She was forever a community volunteer and leader. Always looking for ways to improve the Colquitt/Miller county area for everyone to enjoy. In her later years Dot returned to her love of flowers with “ Dot’s Flower Garden.” With her artistic talent of pressing and preserving flowers she was able to help capture and preserve special moments in someone’s life. She leaves behind her loving brother, James Wade(Joyce). Her children Alex Cook Jr., William Donald Cook (Belinda), Doris C. Brown(Rodney),Eric Thomas Cook(Brenda). Her grandchildren Alex Cook III, Jason Cook, Brian Cook(Viktoriya ), Cory B. Beard (Brandon), Will Brown (Brittney) Kristyn Cook. Her great grandchildren Ellis Cook, Blake Beard,Beau Beard, Jackson Brown and Grady Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband Alex Marvin Cook. Her son Wade Hamilton Cook . Her parents Al and Cora Wade. Sisters Estelle Guthrie, Lois Thigpen. Brothers Cecil Wade, Prentiss Wade. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to Colquitt First Baptist Church Chapel Renovation Fund, 351 East Pine Street Colquitt, Ga. 39837.