Marcia Cooke Obituary, Florida’s First Black Female Federal Judge

Judge Marcia G. Cooke, the first Black woman to hold that position in the state of Florida and a federal judge in Miami for 18 years, passed away on Friday at the age of 68.

According to The Miami Herald, Cooke passed away in the company of her family in her native Detroit, Michigan.

She had recently moved back to the city after battling incurable cancer for months.

She underwent surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach last summer after developing a pulmonary embolism while traveling.

Marcia Cooke death news was announced on Facebook a few hours after her death.

Aaron Resnick shared on Facebook :

Some very sad news. The Honorable Marcia Cooke, Florida’s First Black Female Federal Judge, has passed.

She was confirmed as a federal judge by a 96-0 Senate vote in 2004, was a mentor, a true jurist and widely respected by her peers and those who argued before her.

She was a trailblazer and opened doors that should have been opened many years before. RIP Your Honor.

Obituary And Burial Arrangements

Marcia Cooke’s funeral arrangements will be revealed by the family. The family and loved ones will share details about the obituary, funeral, and life celebration at the appropriate time. We will do our best to keep you updated on them.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the deceased’s family and friends, who have been struggling with the loss of such an intelligent and compassionate individual.

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