Cynthia Lea Cook-Hillerich
Cindy Cook-Hillerich, master cosmetologist for 45+ years and a lifetime resident of Jacksonville, FL died unexpectedly on Friday August 11, 2023, at the age of 65 following a minor procedure.
She is survived by husband Fred Hillerich, twin daughters Cari Nipper (Josh) and Terri Bradley (Brian), her granddaughters Brianna Bradley, Zoey Bell, Ryleigh Bradley, and Maleyah Parrott, her stepdaughter Hailey Hillerich, brother Robert Reiske (Donna), sister Rebecca Osterloh (Mike), and stepfather Robert “Pop” Stacy. Cindy was preceded in death by her mother Shirley Stacy, father Arnold Reiske and husband Donald E. Cook, Sr.
Cindy was born on October 21, 1957, to Arnold Reiske and Shirley Stacy in Manila, Philippines. She graduated Forrest High School with her cosmetology license in 1975. She ran her own business; A Wild Hair Salon from 2000 till passing; believing her love for the Lord was passed on through her customers daily.
Cindy went on numerous mission trips including the Philippines, France, and Nicaragua. Two of those trips were with her daughters. She was an avid traveler across the United States and enjoyed going on cruises no matter how much she got seasick. She was very close with her daughters and created lifelong friendships with those involved in her Girl Scout troops from Daisies to Seniors. Cindy loved Jesus and shared with everyone she could. She was a vibrant woman who was loved by all who met her. She will be dearly missed by her husband, her family, her church family at Promise Land Baptist Church, her friends, and all who knew her.
Her viewing will be held on Friday August 25, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with funeral services on Saturday August 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM. All services will be held at Promise Land Baptist Church 10343 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL. 32221. Officiated by Rev. Steve Whitcomb.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cindy’s name to the following:
Amazing Horse Ministries- PO Box 1013 Madison, Florida 32341
Kairos Team UCI Prison Ministries- PO Box 58192 Jacksonville, Florida 32241
Samaritans Purse- PO Box 3000 Boone, North Carolina 28607
Promise Land Baptist Church
Promise Land Baptist Church
Shawn Lee
August 21, 2023, 8:18 am
Love and prayers are being lifted up for you and your family in the loss of your beautiful wife Cindy. Keep the faith as we know God’s promises are true.
Greg Toole
August 23, 2023, 6:40 pm
May the Lord bless and keep you and your family at this difficult time. Lean into Him and He will lean into you and comfort you. Lifting you up!!
Karen Bailey
August 25, 2023, 7:19 pm
Absent in the body but present in the Lord. It is with great sadness I say to my sister in Christ, good-bye. May you rest in peace. I take great comfort in knowing you are in heaven with our Lord and savior. I will see you when my name is call. Cari and Teri if you need anything I’m here for you. I love you all. Love Always, 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Aunt Karen
Keri Stewart
August 25, 2023, 8:56 pm
May your soul rest eternal Mrs.Cindy. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You were such a bright light in this world and I know you will shine brighter where you are going. You will be missed and there will be a lot of men and women now with wild hair!
Keri Stewart
August 25, 2023, 9:48 pm
May your soul rest eternally, Mrs. Cindy. You were such a bright light in this world, and I know where you are going, you will shine even brighter. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. You will be missed and there will be a lot of wild hair now without you here taking care of it.
Michael Lick
August 28, 2023, 6:17 am
Cindy, I can’t believe you’re gone. I’ve known you since high school when we were science lab partners at Forrest. You’ve always been such a sweet, kind soul to Diane and I. We always enjoyed spending time with you. It was always a pleasure. You will be missed. Prayers for your family during this difficult, sad time. With LOVE, Mike and Diane Lick.
Keri Stewart
September 1, 2023, 1:05 pm
May your soul rest eternally Mrs. Cindy. You were such a bright light in this world, and I know where you’re going you will shine even brighter. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved one. You will be missed and there will be a lot of wild hair now without you here taking care of it.
Eileen S Reed
September 23, 2023, 4:21 pm
I am so sorry for your loss My Sister mary worked for cindy . A number of years. We all loved and will miss you cindy. Praying for your family sweet lady. Rest in god’s perfect peace. Love ,Eileen,janet
sylvia prevatt
September 23, 2023, 7:45 pm
So, so sorry to hear about this. I knew Cindy for years at her salon. She was such a sweet and kind person. She will be missed.
Shona beasley
September 27, 2023, 3:03 pm
Mrs.Cindy was a very special lady to me. I came to the shop every Friday with my grandma Mrs.Betty. Mrs.Cindy always councled me and prayed over me. She was there for me when I lost my husband in January. I love her so much and will always remember that beatiful face and big heart! I’m just lost for words… Her death still seems so unreal to me. Shes with Donald now dancing in the sky.😇❤️
Janet McDaniel
May 24, 2024, 7:35 pm
I say goodbye to my special and dear friend of 35+ years. everywhere I turn I think of you. I know now that you are flying high with the Lord. someday I will get to see you again. I will treasure all the memories we have made throughout the years. God has not given me a better friend and I will never forget you.