AULANDER, NC – Emma “Lou” Farmer Cooke Bridgers, age 78, passed away on October 29, 2018 at the Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville, NC
Lou was born on February 17, 1940 to Clinton Hill Farmer, Sr. and Mary Louise Edwards Farmer in Bertie County, NC. Lou worked as a Post Master for many years. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church. Lou was a God loving sweet gentle lady that cherished her family dearly. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend that will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Cooke and second husband, Whitey Bridgers, along with her brother, C.H. Farmer.
“Lou” is survived by her daughter, Lori Cooke Powell and husband David of Hixson, TN; son, Glenn Cooke and wife Kim of Gates, NC; seven grandchildren, Ben, Jake, Nathan, and Matthew Powell, Mark, Nicholas, and Jason Baines; two sisters, Linda Lassiter and husband Roger, Lucille Cowan and husband Thomas, three brothers; Kenny Farmer and wife Shelby, Sammy Farmer and wife Annette, and David Farmer and wife Lisa; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The celebration of life service will be held, Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 11:00 am at the Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church, Aulander, NC, with Rev. Taylor Latham, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 am in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to Millennium Christian Daycare, PO Box 416, Aulander, NC 27805, or by clicking here
Garret-Sykes Aulander Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Bridgers family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting garrettsykesfs.com.
Lou was a nice person. I am sorry to hear of her passing. My mom and dad, Pooky and Elizabeth Farmer always thought a lot of Lou. The family is in my prayers. God bless.
Glenn, We are sorry to hear of the loss of you mother. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn, I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to here of Lou’s passing. Will always remember her with that beautiful
smile.
Glenn, I am sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lou was and is my brother-in-law, Kenny Farmer’s sister. I have known Lou for years. She was a very kind woman who had a radiant smile that could make anyone feel at ease. The farmer family has had their share of loss over the past year. She is another one of their angels in Heaven. May God bless this family in their time of need
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Lou was a sweet lady. We knew her from the Roanoke Chowan Wildlife Club. Keep all your special memories close in your heart. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Ronald and Kay Edwards
We are so sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. She always had a smile and kind words to say. She loved the Lord dearly and it clearly showed in her daily conversations. Prayers and condolences for the family.
We were so sorry to hear of Lou’s passing, but are celebrating her new home. Wish we could be there to help celebrate with you. Our family wishes you peace and love. Kay Farmer Miller