Thelma Cooper

We bow in humble submission to the judgment of Our Heavenly Father who on Friday, July 20, 2018, has taken from our midst someone we dearly loved.

Thelma Lee Cooper was born July 4, 1949, to Willie and Hattie Cooper and was the last of six children. She grew up in Waynesboro, GA. and graduated from Waynesboro High School. Thelma then moved to Philadelphia in 1977.

Thelma worked at Penn Pad for many years and eventually became a supervisor. She remained an employee at Penn Pad until they closed and she went on to continue to do seamstress work.

Thelma accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and instructed her family in the ways and teachings of the Christian faith. Thelma spent a lot of time in prayer and studying the Word of God, her Bible was her constant companion. Thelma loved the Lord and it was important to her to share her love of the Lord with family and friends.

Thelma loved her family and her family loved her. Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Thelma leaves to mourn: Three sons, Wm Donell, Marvin G. Derrick J., two adopted daughters, Celestine (Susie), and Yvonne (Candy), and one adopted son, William, (Pop); three sister, Janie, Williemae, Naomi, Delores (play sister); two sister-in-laws, Corene and Helen; one brother-in-law, Daily; two son-in-laws, Ty and Rodney, six grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.