Mrs. Dee Ann Cook, age 79, of Winfield, Alabama formerly of the Birmingham area passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the Marion Regional Nursing Facility. Mrs. Cook was born on October 26, 1944 in Guin, Alabama to J.D. and Mary Lee McKay Franks. She was a member of Sparks Gap Baptist Church in Birmingham and a graduate of Marion County High School. Dee Ann was employed for many years with UAB Health Service Foundation until her retirement. In her spare time Dee Ann enjoyed living a very simple life. She loved to go on walks, garden, take care of her cat, watch Young and The Restless and Hallmark movies, scroll Facebook and spend time with her granddaughter.

Mrs. Cook is survived by her daughter, Angela Sanders, granddaughter, Brandy Sanders, brothers, Steve Franks (Diane), and Larry Franks, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cook, sister-in-law, Judy Franks, and nephew, Sam Franks.

A Celebration of Life ceremony for Mrs. Cook will be held at a later date.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Cook family.