Obituaries
Remembering Diane Louis Cook
Diane Louis Cook “Granny”, 69, of Vicksburg, Miss., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, surrounded by family.
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Diane Louis Cook “Granny”, 69, of Vicksburg, Miss., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love extended to many she considered her own.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary M. Hampton Raney and her father Robert E. Raney Sr.; her partner James D. Smar; her brothers, William H. Raney, John H. Raney, and Robert “Bobby” E. Raney Jr.; and her grandson, James R. “JR” Cook III.
Cook’s Family Legacy
She leaves behind a legacy carried forward by her three sons James R. “Randy” Cook II, Brody L. (Paige) Cook, and Derek L. Raney (Katy Burleigh). She is also survived by her nine grandchildren: Kristofer (Kylie), Dakota (Will), Emilee, Sawyer, Bayleigh, William, Elizabeth, Evie, and Brantley; each of whom she adored and supported in their own unique ways. She also leaves behind one great-granddaughter, Leighton E. Cook.
Cook’s Impact on Her Family
Cook’s love extended far beyond her immediate family. She cherished her many nieces and nephews, and she opened her heart and home to countless children that she considered her own. Her life was defined by generosity, loyalty, and fierce devotion to the people she loved.
Her family will remember her for her strength, her humor, her stubbornness when it mattered, and the way she made every person feel like they belonged.
Cook’s legacy lives on in the stories she told, the lesson that she taught, and the love she gave without hesitation.
Services will be announced by the family.
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