Gloria A. Cooper
d. October 27, 2020
Gloria Cooper, age 88, of Sweetwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born on November 16, 1931 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis and Fern (Leigh) Haycraft.
Gloria married Perry Cooper on June 28,1952.
She is survived by three sons, Craig (wife Mindy) Cooper, Brian (wife Gracie) Cooper, and Rusty Cooper; two daughters, Pam (husband Terry) Sims and Carla (husband Harry II) Wilson; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws, Louise Cooper and Lena Mae Holt; two cousins, Arthur Leigh and Alice Roesch; and several nieces and nephews.
Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, Perry, on August 21, 1996; a son, Gordon “Pete”; and granddaughter, Angela Shipley.
She worked as a secretary for New Hampshire and Monumental Life Insurance Companies. Gloria also worked part-time for the Greenview School District.
She graduated from Williamsville High School in 1949.
Gloria was a member of the Sweetwater Christian Church.
She loved doing puzzle books and word finds.
Visitation for Gloria will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM also at the funeral home with Rev. John Swinford officiating.
Burial will be held at Sugar Grove Cemetery near Sweetwater after the services.
Memorials can be made to the Sweetwater Christian Church.
CDC protocol will be followed. Masks and social distancing will be requested.
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Posted October 28th, 2020 at 4:57 pm
My deepest condolences from California. I have known your mom my whole life. I am sure her and mom are happy being together again. She was a very special lady. ❤️🙏
Posted October 29th, 2020 at 7:51 am
Was sad to hear about Gloria passing. She was such a lovely lady. Prayers to the family!
Posted October 29th, 2020 at 11:31 am
Rusty, I’m so sorry to hear this . Prayers are with you and family at this sad time
Posted October 29th, 2020 at 11:47 am
To the Family:
We are deeply saddened by this news of Gloria passing. What a sweet person she was. She use to come over to our house to visit and we had such fun times talking and giggling. Plus we spent many hours together as election judges. Our friendship with Gloria will remain in our hearts forever.
Carla and Barry
Posted October 29th, 2020 at 6:55 pm
My deepest sympathy goes out to family and friemds
Posted October 30th, 2020 at 5:55 am
I’m Sorry for your loss i remember Gloria she was a great Lady!. Give my prayers and Love to the families.
Posted November 3rd, 2020 at 10:07 am
Thinking of you all as you celebrate your Gloria’s remarkable life.
Posted November 3rd, 2020 at 4:12 pm
Sending our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Aunt Gloria will be missed, her love will still go on in the hearts and memories of the living.
With much love
Vicci-Jo, Jack-Ewing and family xx