In Loving Memory
Cleater May Cooks
1956 – 2026
Cleater May Cooks
1956 – 2026
Service Details
- Born
- April 21, 1956
- Passed
- July 28, 2026
Cleater May Cooks, 70, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1956, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Roscoe and Sarah Guest.
Cleater was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She loved spending time with her family. Cleater loved her family so much that she would have sacrificed her own wants to help others. She loved doing volunteer work. She enjoyed her many hobbies of painting, decorating, and walking. Cleater would say “Put God first, love, wait. Be prepared to receive what God sends. Thank you, Lord.” She will be deeply missed.
Cleater was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Sarah Guest; older brother, Jesse Ray; and sister, Sarah Kay Brazier.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Avenue, Amarillo, Texas, 79102. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the same location.
Condolences (12)
“I grew up with Cleater and her family… would see Cleater every once in awhile and we would always share hugs and small talk… sending My Thoughts and Prayers to The Family…REST IN PARADISE MY FRIEND…”
— Pamela Smith
“Cleater was the younger sister to my classmate, Carl. We grew up on the same street. I have fond memories of Cleater and the Guest family. My sincere condolences go out to the family!🙏🏾❤️”
— Gladys Ingram-Diggs
“We were neighbors, playing with cheers & laughter. Her mother & my mother were best friends.”
— Theo Edmond
“We were kids growing up together. Playing,sharing, laughing with great cheer!! Her mom & my mom were best friends before her& husband perish in house fire. You all are greatly miss.”
— Theo Edmond
“Auntie Cle. I will miss you dearly. ❤️Sandra K.”
— Sandra Brazier
“Aunt Cleater will forever be missed! She always checked on her nieces and nephews! Her calm and sweet demeanor always made everyone feel welcomed!”
— ❤️Adrienne M
“We were classmates at Carver Jr High in Amarillo. Cleater was a sweet, smart and funny girl. The last time I saw her was here in Arlington, TX. Sending Condolences to the family. From all of us in Arlington. The London Family.”
— Sheila London
“She was my first female friend. We laughed and talked about how we would do life”
— Robert Ashley (Lewis)
“In His care cousin Cleater…”
— GLORIA HARRIS
“Cleater was a dear friend and relation. Claudia and Carla with Zoe”
— Claudia Sears
“Condolences, Chiffon and the Guest family God has called one of his own. A beautiful beloved mother, sister, aunt and dear friend. She will be missed, but forever living in our hearts. With Much Love! Vickie and Carl Jay, Jr”
— Vickie McKinnis
“I had the honor to be a friend and classmates of Cleater. We share many laughs and jokes. She was always loving to everyone. Rest In Heaven In Peace.💕🕊️❤️🙏”
— Ethel M. Reed