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Obituary For Willie Bell Cooper
Sister Willie Bell Cooper, the daughter of the late George and Vera Barber, was born on April 28, 1948, in West Point, Georgia. She departed this life on May 22, 2022 at her residence in Valley, Alabama. Bell, (as everyone called her), attended Harrison High School in West Point, GA and was a member of the graduating class of 1966. During her high school years she was a standout basketball player. She entered the work force in 1968, working for WestPoint Stevens Finishing Plant in Valley, Alabama and retired after 39 years of service.
In 1970, Bell met MacArthur and after 2 years of dating, they tied the knot in marriage on March 10, 1972. The highlight of her life happened in 1978, when after a year of investigating, questioning and searching the scriptures, she obeyed the Truth of the Gospel and was added to the Church of Christ in Lanett, Alabama. In 1988, her husband and her took on the Lord’s work in Smiths Station, Alabama at the Motts Church of Christ. Working beside her husband, she was a Bible teacher and Speaker at Ladies day events and most of all a dedicated and faithful Christian up until the time of her death. She loved to sing and was a member of the Motts Acapella Singers. She has indeed been a faithful soldier in God’s army and will truly be missed.
She was preceded in death by her two sons, Cedrick and MacArthur, II; her parents; three sisters, Ruby Fears, Mary Ganues and Shelby Barber and one brother, George Barber, Jr.
She leaves to mourn her passing, a loving and devoted husband of 52 plus years, three children, Jerald (Cherry) McLemore (Grayson, GA), Kenneth Eric (Lisa) Cooper I (Columbus, GA), Angela (Gary) Garvin (Smyrna, GA); 12 grandchildren, Kenneth Eric II (Bre) Cooper, Candis K. Cooper, Kyra Miliam Cooper, Kevion Cooper, Kevontae (Destiny) Cooper, Jonathan McLemore, Antasia Cooper, Darius and Jared Garvin, Caleb Hanks, Octavia (Jazphur) Dixon, Jacob Cole, six great-grand children, Kensley, Demi, Kennedi, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Elijah; three sisters, Bettye Nettles, Louise Reed, Margaret DeVance; one brother, Greg (Nan) Barber; sister-in-law, Shelly (Anthony) Johnson, Lexington KY; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Cooper will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EST from the Mott Church of Christ, Smith Station, AL with Bro. Elliott Glasgow, Eulogist, Bro. Joseph Myles, Bro. Carter Ross, Jr and Bro. Jerome Gilmore, Assisting.
Interment will follow in the the Roe Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, West Point(Whitesville Community), GA. At the family’s request there will not be a public viewing.
Final Arrangement is entrusted to M. W. Lee Mortuary of West Point, GA.
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Lawrence P. Joseph sent Eternal Peace Basket for Willie Bell Cooper - May 26, 2022
To Kenneth Cooper Sr and family,
With deepest sympathy and love,
Paul (Jay) Joseph and family.
Lawrence P. Joseph sent Eternal Peace Basket for Willie Bell Cooper - May 26, 2022
To Kenneth Cooper Sr and family,
With deepest sympathy and love,
Paul (Jay) Joseph and family.
Queenetta Christian Pickett sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Willie Bell Cooper - May 25, 2022
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So Saddened to hear of the passing of a friend and former Co worker..my Condolences and Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the Family.
We are saddened to hear that Sister Bell has transitioned to be with The Lord. I can still remember that beautiful smile she always had regardless of the circumstances. You all hang on. Big Daddy (God) always has a Blessing waiting for us especially when our hearts are broken. We love you all. Michael & Sharon Edwards
Praying for God's comfort for Mac and the Cooper family during this difficult juncture in your lives. You have our deepest sympathy. -Reginald and Carolyn Jones and the South Park Church of Christ Family, Dothan, AL.
What a beautiful spirit she had! I will never forget her voice and all the memories together sing in the church group... she held down that soprano section. We all will miss you Sister Cooper! Prayers to your entire family during this time. Love , The Trigger Family
To the " cooper family, " thinking of you, and wishing you peace, and comfort, as you remember " Willa Bell Cooper, "an aunt, wife, mother, grandmother ,my deepest sympathy Persivia Collins ( Pc )
To the family,
My deepest sympathy even though there is joy in the homegoing, there is sorrow in your loss. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Beverly and John Williams Powder Springs, Georgia
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