Mamie Cookie "Cookie" Garner of Pittsburgh, PA has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved her.
Here is what we wish the world to know of Mamie.
It is in the silence afterward that we hear how loud a life was.
Affectionately known as Cookie, Mamie Jeffrey Garner was born on February 21, 1942, and went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, faith, and dedication to her family. Mamie developed a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which guided her life and gave her strength and peace.Mamie attended Schenley High School and went on to build a life marked by hard work and connection. She was employed by the United States Post Office and later became a successful business owner in the hospitality industry. Through her work, she found great joy in welcoming family, friends, and guests, creating spaces filled with warmth, laughter, and togetherness.
She was a devoted mother to her children: daughters Pamela and Robin, and son Robert. Her love extended across generations, and she took great pride in being a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Mamie was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Nathaniel and William; and her beloved daughter, Robin. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughter, Pamela (Jack); her son, Robert (Stephanie); her grandchildren, Naron, Aza, Jasmine, and Mercedes; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends. Mamie will be remembered for her welcoming spirit and the lasting impact she made on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
