Birth date: May 15, 1944 Death date: Mar 22, 2025
Bretha Lea McDaniel Cook lived her life glorifying Jesus and being his hands and feet. She began this journey on May 15, 1944, and completed her work on March 22, 2025. Born to George and Willa McDaniel she was the first of 5 kids Read Obituary
My dear friend Bretha & I met at church about 43 or so years ago. We became very close. She was a single Mom of three kiddos and I was a single Mom of one daughter. She was a mighty woman of God and I am so glad we became close right away. We did outings together, went to Okie's together many times, traveled together and just would hang out together. Our singles group was small put pretty strong and did many activities. People thought her & I were sister so many times, (with our blonde hair and all). She was there for me checking on me when I was in a really wrong relationship. I know she was doing some serious prayer on my behalf. She was a mighty prayer warrior. She knew what God's word said. She helped me pick up my broken heart & move on after the break-up. She helped me pick up the pieces just by being there. She was strong in the spirit, her soul and body. All in every way. I moved away to California when my daughter was about four. My Mom and her became close which made the connection even stronger. My Mom & I both loved Bretha. I would try to see her when I came back to visit my family and that was nice. I was so happy to hear about her and Frank. She was so happy and that made me so happy for her. I am glad they had each other. How does one express having JOY and SADNESS at the same time? Only the person with the spirit of God can understand. And we do not fully understand, we just know we feel it. The joy part is being happy for her. The sadness is what we must walk through. And I pray God's comfort on Frank, Tricia, Michael, Scott and ALL the family. After all HE is the God of ALL comfort. She was a dear precious friend that I will always have in my heart and will see her again. That I know. With heartfelt JOY and heartfelt SADNESS I celebrate my sister Bretha. He is with you ALL.
Jan (a sister forever)
Sweet Bretha- I met her and Frank at Crescent Valley Baptist church several years ago and immediately they became great friends ! They were great fans of my chickens and became an egg customer -bringing my hens yummy treats -
Frank and Ernie seem to always have something interesting to talk about and we have all 4 had wonderful visits gathered around my kitchen table !
Bretha has shared countless recipes with me -making copies and would have a sweet treat for me to eat as I stopped by the house to bring them fresh eggs !
It was always fun to just sit and talk -they would share their experiences in Disaster relief missions -amazing things the have done in helping people whose lives had been turned b upside down due floods or tornados - -always sharing their experiences with deep
Compassion !!
I miss my sweet friend. I wasn’t ready to stop our visits !
But wow -I’m so thankful for her love for Jesus -and always sharing His love and always ready to pray or help in any way !!!!
We are expecting two great grandsons soon and if course there are handmade
Baby blankets and hats for them 🩵🩵🩵
Probably among the last items she made - Such treasures !!!
I have a beautiful afghan that she and Frank made —Bretha was a wonderful friend. I am so blessed to have known her !
See you soon my friend ❤️
Bretha was such a beautiful lady. I last saw her at my daughters wedding with Frank. I grew up meeting her as she was married to my step brother Bill. I used to babysit the 3 kids. Once she took me shopping and offered to buy me anything i wanted. All i wanted was a single pair of socks to call my own. (7kids i didn't always socks) she bought me those socks and i thought she was the most generous person i knew. I didnt always have contact with her. But i deeply loved her, she made an inpact on my life that i would never forget. I love you Bretha and will miss your sweet spirit. Pamela Morey
Dianna Boyd lit a candle in memory of Bretha Cook
I met Bretha in 1982. We worked together at TCA. She was a Mentor, a teacher, and the best friend anyone could ever have. She taught me how to crochet and how to cross stitch, but most of all she shared her faith with me. She taught me about Jesus and Salvation. I became a Christian at a young age, but I learned more from her than I did from anyone else at that time. I moved away in 1986 but never forgot our friendship. In 2010 I was blessed to be reunited with her again. And I still learned more from her. I will greatly miss her.
Bretha, until we meet again in heaven💞
I light a purple candle in memory of Bretha and the beautiful book purple cross Bible marker she gave me. Bretha touched my heart by her kind gestures, words of encouragement and powerful prayers. Her love for the Lord will forever remain in my heart. Love you Bretha -A Blessing to us who got the privilege of knowing you and now a Blessing in Heaven ❤️
Breatha was a friend we had so many good times always had fun at work when we worked at Ajax hardware had fun in vagas and was always link to everyone she will be missed rest in peace tell we meet again
