Rose Gay Cooper's Obituary
Rose Gay Cooper
Rose Gay Cooper, 61, was born July 21, 1952 and died July 20, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B.S. Cooper and Vesta Lillie Cooper. She is survived by her brother, Don D. Cooper and his wife Glenda of Tyler, and nephew Todd Cooper and his wife Shelley of Kingwood. And many relatives and friends.
Rose was truly a “special” gift to everyone who knew her. You might say her hobby was collecting friends and touching hearts. She leaves behind a legacy of love and wonderful memories with her group homes, Special Olympics, and care givers. Rose’s family would like to give a very special thanks to the staff of The Heights of Tyler.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview with the Reverend Tony Harp officiating. Private burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in New London.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till service time prior to the service.
If desired, memorials may be made to The Special Olympics of The Association for Mentally Challenged Citizens.
“Please don’t sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place,
Away from pain and fears,
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing too,
To walk with God is perfect peace
A joy forever new.”
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