Judith Frances Wise Bradley Cook, age 72, of Fosters, AL was born March 15, 1950 and was promoted to her heavenly home on November 27, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center surrounded with love and family by her side.

Visitation was held at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Holt, AL on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 with visitation at 9:00 a.m. and service at 10:00 a.m.

Cook's burial followed at 1:15 p.m. in Montevallo at the Alabama National Cemetery. Funeral officiated by Brother Mark Tilley and directed by Magnolia South Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father: Margaret and David P. Wise I, Brothers: Buddy and David Wise III, Husband: William Cook, Nephews: Adam Hoggle and Brantley Holloway, Special Aunt: Ollie Martin, Brother-in-laws: Joe Harris and Larry Reid.

She is survived by her son: James Bradley (Allie), Brother: Daryl Wise (Theresa), Sisters: Dolly Strickland (Phillip), Dulcie Hoggle (Kenny), Diana Harris, Darlene Wise, Doris Smith, Grace Harris, and Sally Cook. Nieces and Nephews: Phil (Becca), Nate, Nick (Shaina) Layla Rose Strickland, Candy and Meagan Strickland, Ashely (Tanner) Waugh, Brandy (Eric), Ally Barger, Jessica (Chris) Hannah Powell, Ryan (Kayla), Langston Wise, Justin, Ashton, Katie, Bailey, David IV Wise, Lacy (Trent), Alyssa, Conner Long, Tarra (Chris), Caden, Maverick Kennard, Katelyn, Kaleigh, Kinsley Harris, Eli (Kat) Harris, Heather, Adeline Rittenberry, Savannah Ellison, Wesley, Finely, Jesley Rittenberry, Drew, Caden, Braden, Connor, and Trevor, Jeff Templeton, Sierra (Brylan) Asher, August, Charleigh Holder, DeAnna and Shane Holloway Jr., Chad (Kathy) Landon, Sophie, Jackson Harris, Shari (Jeff) Gilbert, Brooke Gilbert, Briana (Robbie) Rali Ann, and Rye Kidd, Britney (Frankie) Twins: Lynlee and Lydia and Twins: Luca and Levi Alba, Marty (Kim) Christine, Haley, Skylar, Jared, and Kaleigh Grace Reid, Aunts: Faye Blackwell, Shelby Kiesel, Sara Jane Robinson, and Uncle Levon Cannon.

Pallbearers include: Phillip, Phil, and Nick Strickland, Tanner Waugh, Brylan Holder, and Jeff Gilbert.

Honorary Pallbearers: Fosters Volunteer Fire and Rescue (Ronnie Berryhill), DCH 6th Floor Staff (Lacy Crimm), Swat Team (Mandy), House Supervisor (Selena), MICU 1 staff and Physicians, MICU Nurse Practitioner (Nancy), Shelia Davis, old and new friends of Rosedale, Ralph and Fosters Communities.

Judy was the oldest of ten children and a beautiful sister with a loving soul. She had one child, James Bradley, who she devoted her life to loving and took pride in being his mother.

Along with her motherly instinct came her love for animals especially her poodle Sissy, who lived to be 21 years old and her cat Shadow, who lived to be 10 years old. She had such a tender place for animals in her heart that she would pick up stray needy animals and nurse them back to health.

Coming from a musical family, Judy possessed the talent of playing the guitar accompanied by her angelic voice. Judy had many professions which included graduating from nursing school, drove an 18-wheeler, mail truck driver, and a Tuscaloosa City school bus driver for ten years before retiring.

The most important part of her life was her relationship with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, so we can only imagine the joy she felt when she saw Jesus and the reunion with our family in heaven.

We will miss our big sister and her humorous prankster loving ways, but we will meet you again in the sweet by and by sister.

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