Constance Venetia was adopted as a baby by John Joseph Cook, Sr. and Myrtle Estelle Cook (who disliked her first name and went by Estelle). Her adoptive parents adored her and she adored them. Her adoption was handled by the infamous Georgia Tann of the Tennessee Children Home Society. Her birth parents were Seburne Eugene Herring and Margaret "Maggie" Gertrude Siskie. Her birth name was Emily Nell Herring. She was born in Memphis,Tennessee.
Her birth parents lost their business during the depression and had to place the girls in Saint Peter Home For Children. She had five sisters who were never adopted and grew up in the Saint Peter Home For Children, 1805 Poplar Ave, Memphis.
She didn't find her birth sisters until the mid 1980's (with the help of Denny Glad) and by then her sister Francis Pauline was dead (1981). She met and became friends with her sister, Margaret Eugenia "Jean" Herring. She was able to meet her sisters Helen Marie Herring and Mary Kathryn "Kay" Herring. She spoke to her sister, Barbara Ann Herring, by phone. They never met in person.
She always considered John and Estelle Cook her parents. She felt blessed that they had chosen her. She was raised with unconditional love and encouragement for anything she chose to do. She also adored her brother, John, who she lovingly cared for at the end of his life. Their Find a Graves are as follow:Find A Grave Memorial# 120224166 John Joseph Cook, Sr. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224126 Mrytle Estelle Cook. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224210 John Joseph Cook Jr.
Connie's only living, biological niece, Karen, had spent her life looking for her birth family and with the help of Carolyn Whitaker, located and called Connie in September, 2011. Subsequently, Connie and Karen spoke on the phone and Karen flew to Memphis to meet her. Karen was also born in Memphis (daughter of Frances Pauline) and adopted through Georgia Tann. They immediately bonded and remained extremely close until Connie's death.
Connie was married twice. The first marriage was to William Joseph O'Connor III. They were married 18 years and they divorced. The second marriage was to Forrest "Lee" Milligan Jr. They were happily married for 28 years until his death. Connie cared for Lee at the end of his life and he died at home with her. Connie never had any children. Her beloved dog Dixie Lee died one week before her.
Connie was incredibly bright and inquisitive. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was extremely kind and generous. She was always donating to animal and Veteran causes, and to anyone she found in need.
Connie loved Confederate and Medieval History and was an Anglophile of the highest order. She was a wealth of knowledge on the subjects of War history,of all eras. She could tell you any facts about different films and actors and actresses. She was a walking encyclopedia.She was a lover of Oriental art objects, Egyptian and all things Confederate. She always said that she never knew where these interests originated, but she was drawn to them all.
Her birth parents lost their business during the depression and had to place the girls in Saint Peter Home For Children. She had five sisters who were never adopted and grew up in the Saint Peter Home For Children, 1805 Poplar Ave, Memphis.
She didn't find her birth sisters until the mid 1980's (with the help of Denny Glad) and by then her sister Francis Pauline was dead (1981). She met and became friends with her sister, Margaret Eugenia "Jean" Herring. She was able to meet her sisters Helen Marie Herring and Mary Kathryn "Kay" Herring. She spoke to her sister, Barbara Ann Herring, by phone. They never met in person.
She always considered John and Estelle Cook her parents. She felt blessed that they had chosen her. She was raised with unconditional love and encouragement for anything she chose to do. She also adored her brother, John, who she lovingly cared for at the end of his life. Their Find a Graves are as follow:Find A Grave Memorial# 120224166 John Joseph Cook, Sr. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224126 Mrytle Estelle Cook. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224210 John Joseph Cook Jr.
Connie's only living, biological niece, Karen, had spent her life looking for her birth family and with the help of Carolyn Whitaker, located and called Connie in September, 2011. Subsequently, Connie and Karen spoke on the phone and Karen flew to Memphis to meet her. Karen was also born in Memphis (daughter of Frances Pauline) and adopted through Georgia Tann. They immediately bonded and remained extremely close until Connie's death.
Connie was married twice. The first marriage was to William Joseph O'Connor III. They were married 18 years and they divorced. The second marriage was to Forrest "Lee" Milligan Jr. They were happily married for 28 years until his death. Connie cared for Lee at the end of his life and he died at home with her. Connie never had any children. Her beloved dog Dixie Lee died one week before her.
Connie was incredibly bright and inquisitive. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was extremely kind and generous. She was always donating to animal and Veteran causes, and to anyone she found in need.
Connie loved Confederate and Medieval History and was an Anglophile of the highest order. She was a wealth of knowledge on the subjects of War history,of all eras. She could tell you any facts about different films and actors and actresses. She was a walking encyclopedia.She was a lover of Oriental art objects, Egyptian and all things Confederate. She always said that she never knew where these interests originated, but she was drawn to them all.
Constance Venetia was adopted as a baby by John Joseph Cook, Sr. and Myrtle Estelle Cook (who disliked her first name and went by Estelle). Her adoptive parents adored her and she adored them. Her adoption was handled by the infamous Georgia Tann of the Tennessee Children Home Society. Her birth parents were Seburne Eugene Herring and Margaret "Maggie" Gertrude Siskie. Her birth name was Emily Nell Herring. She was born in Memphis,Tennessee.
Her birth parents lost their business during the depression and had to place the girls in Saint Peter Home For Children. She had five sisters who were never adopted and grew up in the Saint Peter Home For Children, 1805 Poplar Ave, Memphis.
She didn't find her birth sisters until the mid 1980's (with the help of Denny Glad) and by then her sister Francis Pauline was dead (1981). She met and became friends with her sister, Margaret Eugenia "Jean" Herring. She was able to meet her sisters Helen Marie Herring and Mary Kathryn "Kay" Herring. She spoke to her sister, Barbara Ann Herring, by phone. They never met in person.
She always considered John and Estelle Cook her parents. She felt blessed that they had chosen her. She was raised with unconditional love and encouragement for anything she chose to do. She also adored her brother, John, who she lovingly cared for at the end of his life. Their Find a Graves are as follow:Find A Grave Memorial# 120224166 John Joseph Cook, Sr. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224126 Mrytle Estelle Cook. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224210 John Joseph Cook Jr.
Connie's only living, biological niece, Karen, had spent her life looking for her birth family and with the help of Carolyn Whitaker, located and called Connie in September, 2011. Subsequently, Connie and Karen spoke on the phone and Karen flew to Memphis to meet her. Karen was also born in Memphis (daughter of Frances Pauline) and adopted through Georgia Tann. They immediately bonded and remained extremely close until Connie's death.
Connie was married twice. The first marriage was to William Joseph O'Connor III. They were married 18 years and they divorced. The second marriage was to Forrest "Lee" Milligan Jr. They were happily married for 28 years until his death. Connie cared for Lee at the end of his life and he died at home with her. Connie never had any children. Her beloved dog Dixie Lee died one week before her.
Connie was incredibly bright and inquisitive. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was extremely kind and generous. She was always donating to animal and Veteran causes, and to anyone she found in need.
Connie loved Confederate and Medieval History and was an Anglophile of the highest order. She was a wealth of knowledge on the subjects of War history,of all eras. She could tell you any facts about different films and actors and actresses. She was a walking encyclopedia.She was a lover of Oriental art objects, Egyptian and all things Confederate. She always said that she never knew where these interests originated, but she was drawn to them all.
Her birth parents lost their business during the depression and had to place the girls in Saint Peter Home For Children. She had five sisters who were never adopted and grew up in the Saint Peter Home For Children, 1805 Poplar Ave, Memphis.
She didn't find her birth sisters until the mid 1980's (with the help of Denny Glad) and by then her sister Francis Pauline was dead (1981). She met and became friends with her sister, Margaret Eugenia "Jean" Herring. She was able to meet her sisters Helen Marie Herring and Mary Kathryn "Kay" Herring. She spoke to her sister, Barbara Ann Herring, by phone. They never met in person.
She always considered John and Estelle Cook her parents. She felt blessed that they had chosen her. She was raised with unconditional love and encouragement for anything she chose to do. She also adored her brother, John, who she lovingly cared for at the end of his life. Their Find a Graves are as follow:Find A Grave Memorial# 120224166 John Joseph Cook, Sr. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224126 Mrytle Estelle Cook. Find A Grave Memorial# 120224210 John Joseph Cook Jr.
Connie's only living, biological niece, Karen, had spent her life looking for her birth family and with the help of Carolyn Whitaker, located and called Connie in September, 2011. Subsequently, Connie and Karen spoke on the phone and Karen flew to Memphis to meet her. Karen was also born in Memphis (daughter of Frances Pauline) and adopted through Georgia Tann. They immediately bonded and remained extremely close until Connie's death.
Connie was married twice. The first marriage was to William Joseph O'Connor III. They were married 18 years and they divorced. The second marriage was to Forrest "Lee" Milligan Jr. They were happily married for 28 years until his death. Connie cared for Lee at the end of his life and he died at home with her. Connie never had any children. Her beloved dog Dixie Lee died one week before her.
Connie was incredibly bright and inquisitive. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was extremely kind and generous. She was always donating to animal and Veteran causes, and to anyone she found in need.
Connie loved Confederate and Medieval History and was an Anglophile of the highest order. She was a wealth of knowledge on the subjects of War history,of all eras. She could tell you any facts about different films and actors and actresses. She was a walking encyclopedia.She was a lover of Oriental art objects, Egyptian and all things Confederate. She always said that she never knew where these interests originated, but she was drawn to them all.
