NICHOLS — Catherine Hammond Cook, 82, of Nichols, South Carolina, wife of the late Raymond Cook, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 20, 2009. She was a daughter of the late W.F. and Estelle McMillan Hammonds, she was a homemaker and a member of Nichols Baptist Church. A loving wife and mother, she had a passion for gardening and a great affection for children. With a kind heart and a desire to help others, her door was always open and an abundant table was prepared for family and friends. Her life was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the caring mother of Sherry Grainger, Gloria Kinney (Joe) Zandra Cook, (Brent) Virginia Garris, and Faye Tucker (James). She was the proud grandmother of Ronald Tiller (Tracy). Maria Nobles (Shane), Raymond Tiller (Crystal), Brandy Hufford (Michael), Joey Kinney (Amalia), Kristin Cook, Melaine Cook, Kevin Garris (Tara), Julia Garris, Wil Tucker, and Jessica Tucker. She was the great-grandmother of Chance Gott, Caitlin Tiller, Hampton Tiller, Savannah Tiller, Slade Nobles, Sierra Nobles, Marley Nobles, Michaela Hufford, Noah Hufford, Jonah Hufford, Hannah Kinney, Matthew Garris, and Laney Garris. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 3 p.m. in Meares Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Richard Moretz and Reverend Kevin Garris officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Nichols, S.C. Flowers may be given or contributions may be made to Straightway Ministries, Nichols, S.C., 29581. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Cook. An online guestbook is available at _www.mearesfh.com_ (http://www.mearesfh.com/) Published in the Morning News on 4/22/2009 **************Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003)