On February 14, 2021, our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Mary “COOKIE” Elizabeth Batts departed this life. She was born to the late Rozella and William H. Eden, Sr. in Norfolk, VA on August 29, 1946. Mary attended Catholic School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She then attended Norfolk State University for two years. After college she was employed for 32 years and retired from the City of Virginia Beach.
Mary was a member of St. Mark United Christ Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruffus Batts, Brother William Eden, Jr. and special friend and companion Mr. Harold Smith.
Mary “COOKIE” leaves to cherish in her memory her brother, Benjamin Jefferson, three sons; Levell Batts (Margie), Todd Batts, Leo Batts (Raptina), three daughters, Tracy Elliott (Johnnie), Tanyia Moore (Sampson), Seanette Cotton(Marcus).
Grandchildren: Keir, Tekeyon, Johntrya, Tanyia (Kitty), Tracy(Tray Tray), Jona (Tootse), Quatez, Tayquan, Lil Leo, Lil Bubba, K (Rhee Rhee), Ashonti, Malik, Andreus, Tresean, Trequis, Nedrea, Margrie, LaShawnda
37 Great-Grandchildren
A special caregiver, Angela White and three close friends, Mary, Marian, Eunice.
I’m free I’m free you all look at me! I am walking around heaven with the Father, I have no more pain no more tears to cry I love the time I had with you but you must know it as my time to die in order for me to be free!!!
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Demetric Jackson says
February 19, 2021 at 4:08 pmMy Deepest Sympathy For Your Loss,
Words, no matter how heartfelt, cannot ease your mourning, but know others understand and share your loss. May the Lord’s hands of compassion and love guide you throughout this trying moment to Cook’s eternal homecoming celebration. So when you close your eyes to shed a tear, remember her laugh, her smile and the sound of her voice and may it bring great peace through those loving moments shared between a Mother and a child, as it is priceless.
Love, Bim
Celes Keeling says
February 21, 2021 at 4:10 pmWith heart felt sympathy sometimes it’s hard to believe when one transition from earth to heaven ..Rest In Heaven Cookie u were such a kind soul..You are alright now don’t have to worry about none of this foolishness no more..Praying for your family ????♥️
John and Lvonya Woodhouse (pookie) says
February 21, 2021 at 6:19 pmOur deepest sympathy. Aunt Cookie will surely be missed. You guys are in our prayers. The Loftin family.
Denise Watford says
February 22, 2021 at 6:53 amLeo, Raptina, and family: I am sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing your mother, but find comfort in your many memories, and know that God will give you peace. Keeping you in prayer!
Sincerely,
Denise Watford
Latisha Hurst says
February 22, 2021 at 10:49 amSending my deepest Condolences and Prayers to the family!!! From the Hurst family
Tara Moses says
February 22, 2021 at 12:57 pmThere are never any goodbyes for your Mother will always be with you in your hearts…
My deepest and most sincere condolences to my brother and sisters, nieces and nephews, for I know the pain it great and will be everlasting. Just know it does subsides with time. Relish in the moments to come when the tears dry up and the smiles and laughter will take over as you remember
Mrs. Mary (Cookie) for all the reasons you enjoyed with her on earth. She was certainly loved and I can see she did an awesome job with her family. You all did great by her today ❤ and I an sure always, the service was lovely.
I pray that God rest your minds and allow you to seek solace ~ rally around each other in love. I love each and every one of you. Tara Moses & Family