REGINA WATERS COOK

1947-2018

Regina Waters Cook, 71, passed away peacefully Friday, November 9, 2018 after an extended illness. A lifelong Jacksonville resident, she was born September 3, 1947 to Jamison Gray Waters and Natalie Langston Waters. Regina grew up in the Northside, attending local schools and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, class of 1965. She enjoyed a long career in the Mortgage Industry, lasting over 45 years, before retiring from EverBank in 2014. She was a lifelong member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church, joining as a child in 1958.
Regina was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband George L. Cook in 2014. She is survived by her brother and devoted caregiver, James B. Waters (Jimmy), a son, Derek Green (Michelle), grandson Arthur Green, step-son and stepdaughter George Cook, Jr and Sherry Will. She is also survived by her friend and former husband Charlie Green, and her childhood friend and treasured cousin Jill Merton (Bruce) of Ft. Meyers. Regina will be sadly missed by her faithful friends and long time coworkers MoTomko and Debbie Scott. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. We all take comfort in knowing she is now at peace, reunited with love ones and no longer suffering.
A sincere thank you to the staff at St. Catherine Laboure Manor and Community Hospice & Palliative Care for their loving and compassionate care of our Regina.

A graveside Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December4th at 11am at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Chris Coram of North Jacksonville Baptist officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care or North Jacksonville Baptist Church

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Naugle Schnauss Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 808 Margaret Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204, 904-683-9288.

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