Susan J Cooke

January 19, 1950 - June 16, 2020

Myrtle Beach Susan J. Cooke, age 70, wife of the late Jerry Cooke, passed away at MUSC Hospital on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, following a short illness. Born in Fairmont, NC, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mollie (Conway) Jones. A strong and determined woman, Susan had an infectious laugh which could get a whole room laughing. She was a long time employee of Coastal Federal Bank as the first woman Senior Vice President and remained in banking following the acquisition of Coastal Federal Bank by BBT. After her banking career, she immersed herself in the education field. She utilized her financial expertise and was a founding administrator for Palm Charter High School. Most of all, Susan loved her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her grandchildren endlessly. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry W. Cooke and 2 brothers: Jerry Jones and Bill Jones. Surviving are her 2 daughters: Donna Neeves (Ben) and Brandy Cooke (Kris Fulwood) both of Myrtle Beach; 3 grandchildren: Tyler, Evan Neeves and Johann Fulwood. In addition, 1 sister Patsy Baker (Tom) also survives. Susan will privately be inurned with her husband at Hillcrest Cemetery. Sign the family’s guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.