Verna “Cookie” McElroy, 76, the daughter of the late Vernon & Lillie Mae Fairrow, transitioned to her heavenly home at 1:30 p.m. on December 14, 2020 at Baptist Health. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Goree Smalls; six brothers: Charles, Herbert, Leroy, Leonard Ray, Paul, James; one sister: Helen Owens.
Cookie enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, canning, and playing Bingo. She leaves to cherish her memory: one son: Rodney (Angie) Martin of Augusta, GA; two sisters: Mary Gant, Diana (John) Holmes; two brothers: Bobby (Georgie) Fairrow, William Fairrow; a host of grandkids; caretakers: Shamra Smalls, Jamie Ann Smalls, and her loving dog Rocko; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many loving and devoted friends. The remains were cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Mason & Sons
Funeral Home.