A Very Special Wife
The loneliness is painful
It breaks my heart to see
That you are up in Heaven
And no longer here with me
But I know you will be happy now
Up where the Angel sings
A place where you are free
To go and spread your wings
You will never be forgotten
Everyday I think of you
You were my thoughts of yesterday
And you’ll be in tomorrows too
Until the day we meet again
I’ll miss you everyday
Keep shining bright in Heaven
So you can light my way
A Tribute To Mother
You can only have one mother Patient, kind and true...
No other friend in all the world will be the same.
When other friends forsake you to a mother you will turn...
For all her loving kindness she asks nothing in return.
As I look upon her picture sweet memories I recall...
Of a face so full of sunshine and a smile of one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message, to my dear mother up above; Tell her how I miss her and give her all my love
Anita’s Beautiful Journey
Anita Cook-Wilder, affectionally known as “Nita and Princella” was born February 4, 1961, to Pearline Cook Bowen and Earl Bowen in Olive Branch, MS. Anita professed a Hope in Christ at an early age at Botts Chapel M.B. Church in Olive Branch, MS. She later became a member of Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church in Memphis, TN where she laid the foundation of Christ for her daughter, Kevita and was a member of the Mass Choir. Anita moved to Dallas, TX in 1996 and soon after became a member of The Potter’s House of Dallas where she served on the security team for The Potter’s House North Dallas and for Bishop T.D. Jakes and family. Anita was a graduate of the 1979 class of Olive Branch High School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
Anita became the mother of her only child, Kevita Spear, December 13, 1977. She was united in Holy Matrimony in 2006 to Charlie Wilder and received a beautiful bonus daughter, Kiara Wilder. Anita was employed by Nissan Motor Corporation for thirty-three years, serving as an in-house representative in Olive Branch, MS until promoted as the Lead Supervisor for the Dallas Parts Distribution Center in Dallas, TX. She retired in the Spring of 2016. After retirement, Anita became active as an event planner and was certified in the state of Texas. Anita loved interior design, gardening, Christmas decor, traveling, and spoiling her two granddaughters Ava (10) and Alana (5).
Anita fought a good fight and has finished her race. She was lovingly called “Jesus’ Sister” by friends and family because of her supernatural faith. On Friday, December 7, 2018, she completed her earthly journey and has received her crown. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pearline Cook Bowen and Earl Bowen and two sisters, Lorene Fifer and Celestine Robertson.
Anita leaves, to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Charlie Wilder, daughter, Kevita Spear (Willie) and bonus daughter, Kiara Wilder; two granddaughters, Ava and Alana; five sisters, Jean Marr, Gloria Cook, Jackie Cook Davis (Ricky), Angela Bowen, and Cathy Dorse (Cliff); seven brothers, Ozie Wright Jr., Rev. Jesse Maxwell (Lucille), David Cook, Alfred Cook (Irene), Fredrick Cook, Ronnie Bowen, Cecil Bowen (Hamidah), an aunt, Amie Cook; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a loving group of very special friends.
Celebration of Life
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24
Processional
Selection.....................................................................................................Choir
Prayer..........................................................................Reverend Ronald Claxton
Scripture Reading:
Old Testament.....................................................Minister Shirley Mosby
New Testament..................................................Minister Denise Claxton
Solo................................................................................................Sherri Stepter
Reflections of Love
(3 Minutes, please)
Nissan Motor Corporation Co-Worker/Friend..........Mildred Lewis
Friends................................................Darrel and Gloria Carpenter
Son-In-Law......................................................................Willie Spear
Nephew...........................................................................Cedric Cook
Selection..........................................................................Mt. Moriah East Choir
Acknowledgements.......................................................Charlesetta Cook Briggs
Selection..........................................................................Mt. Moriah East Choir
Eulogy..........................................................................Dr. Melvin Charles Smith
Recessional
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
II Timothy 4:7:8
~Acknowlegements~
The family of Anita Cook-Wilder would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our many family and friends for your kindness. Your limitless love has given us the support we need at such a time. You have assured us that God will sustain and comfort us in the days to come. Thank you.
~The Family
“In seasons of heartache, we can trust God to bring something good from them in time. Our comforts and joys may come and go. God’s works will endure forever. We may not relish every season. Some are quite painful, yet He can bring beauty to them all. God brings beauty from all seasons.”
Ecclesiastes 3: 1- 14
Honorary Pallbearers
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Jessie Maxwell
Alfred Cook
Ronnie Bowen
Demeco Fifer Joseph Marr
Terrance Cook
Ozie Wright III
Kenneth Kimbrough
Lateef Marr
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