of Bryant, AR

May 6, 1974 - November 14, 2024

Tiffany Maleese Cookus (Johnson) of Bryant, AR passed away on November 14th, 2024 in Little Rock, AR.

Tiffany was born in Little Rock, AR to James Johnson and Kay Cruse on May 6th, 1974. She was a student at Bryant from Kindergarten through her graduation from Bryant High School in 1992. She was granted a Chancellor's Scholarship to UALR where she graduated with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education in January of 1998. She began her teaching career in the Bryant School District as a long term substitute at Davis Elementary. In August of 2001, Tiffany completed her Master's in Teaching the Gifted and Talented, which she used for the remainder of career teaching and touching young lives. She enjoyed teaching, quiz bowl (students and her boys), chess and going to the beach with her family.

Tiffany is survived by her husband, Wright Cookus of Bryant, AR and her children, Benjamin and Zackery Cookus; her father, James (Jim) Johnson of Bryant; her mother, Kay Cruse (Steve) of Bryant and sister, Teena Johnson (Michael Kennedy); along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Roller Alcoa Funeral Home on Friday, November 22nd from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Saline County at 1810 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR, 72015. The family appreciates all of the support we have received from the community and want to thank you all for reaching out.

Arrangements are by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home of Benton.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com