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Zakia Copeland
August 15, 2025
Well grandma here we are in the year 2025 and your legacy page pops up just when i needed you!!! I still miss you like crazy but life is definitely moving on. Hunny chy you now have 4 great grands and 1 great great grand!!! I love you infinity and I mean it
Aya Copeland
June 5, 2009
Hey granny just stopping by to say We are following through with your wishes.There's not a day that we don't think or talk about you. The park isn't the same without you and the Golden girls.Love yah
Jean Harvey
December 5, 2008
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. Joyce and grew up together and we worked at DSCR for twenty years. I will always remember her smile and her love for her family. I am sure her smile will welcome many in heaven.
God Bless!!!
Janet Copeland
October 16, 2008
This is amazing! It's October 16th Moma and people are still signing your guest book. This shows the love that people actually have for this family even though you're not here. You said, if we call you, you would come. I love you, moma, and I'm trying very hard to keep your legacy up.
Janet Kay
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Aya Copeland
September 30, 2008
Hey granny, it's just me letting you know how much I love and miss you sooo much. It seems reither funny not being able to call you and ask what's going on with Victory and Nikki on the stories. Everytime I go to church I alwaya look at your seat and smile. Everyday is a blessing to know that you have touched so many people lives ,but not as much as you've touched mine.Everyday Shamaya says My Nonnie in Heaven, she gone with God. We love you and your legacy will always be carried on. Your grand and great grand-daughter, Aya and Shamaya
Wanda Stallings, Stallings Family
September 25, 2008
To Janet K, and Cooper and the family, it is with great sorrow I hear of the passing of your mother. She lived a great life and now receiving her just reward... May God bless and keep you in this time. If you ever need us we are there, just like you were there for us.
michael gray
September 23, 2008
To the family of Mrs Mary Cooper
As one of the AT&T family I knew your mom from being in her training class jan 1977 and she stood out as such a classy lady. you all should be proud GOD bless all of you
Zakia Copeland
September 19, 2008
Well what can I say...Grandma you will truly be missed. Words cannot express how I feel about your passing. I will definitely miss you, your smile, your calls, your inspiration, and your love. I will carryout your wishes and I know that I will see you again. I love you! Your granddaughter, Zakia
Sherelle Ward
September 12, 2008
To Janet and Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.She will always be remember .
Nana Araba Ampiah
September 9, 2008
The great one has fallen, but i will say that the Lord God almighty will see through the Janet Kay and the Cooper family
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Brenda & Spook Coleman
August 28, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Avis Anderson
August 27, 2008
Claudia, BaBro, Janet, the grands and great-grands,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Cooper. Mrs. Cooper's life touched a lot of people. She grew up with Mom and was there for us when she and Dad passed. She worked hard in the Church and the neighborhood and she enjoyed every minute of it. She was an ICON and will be missed.
God will be with you through this and all things. Love you all.
Avis, Charlotte, Skedy, Katrina, Tonya, Jordan and Jessica. (The Beamon Family) & Tyron.
Cassandra Drayton-Gore
August 26, 2008
To Janet, Claudia and family,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of your loved one. May God's strength sustain you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Geneva Ford
August 25, 2008
To:
Janet, Babro, Claudia and Family
I am very sad to hear of the passing of your mother. Ms Cooper was full of love for her family and friends. I always took her to be my second mom. That is the effect she had on people. You were family to her. Heaven gave us a women of grace and a perfect mom. She will be missed; her warmth, her smile. My the Lord comfort you during this hour. My prayers are with you. Much love the Cooper Family.
Janet; your friend and classmate
Geneva Cox Ford
(JMHS Class of 1974)
August 25, 2008
To Janet and Family,
Our hearts are deeply sadden to hear of your lost. We are praying that God will sustain you and give you all much strength. Your mother is such a wonderful, kind, and loving
person and will truly be missed. Heaven has another Angel .God Bless.
Earl and Olivia Randolph & Family
Jessie Lee(MVBC)
August 25, 2008
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal". Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for the passing of your loved one . God heals the wounded heart.
Jim and Dot Smith
August 25, 2008
Claudia, Janet and Brother:
May you all be strengthened in this your time of loss. We love you all. If we can be of any help at any time,
our number is just a finger away.
Love, Jim, Dot, Nicole & James III
Caroline Scarborough
August 25, 2008
To The Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I didn't know her but have heard many good stories from Bay Bro. about her. We use to often share momma stories.
God will take care of you through this storm.
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
God Bless you all.
I know what it is like to lose your mom, but every day I tapdance down memory lane of all the memories.
Caroline M. Scarborough
Johnette Coles
August 25, 2008
Janet K. and Family,
My prayer for you and your family is that your love for our Lord and your fondest memories of your mother sustain and bring you all comfort now and in the future. Love you and God bless you all.
Rev. Shelia E. & Carlton L. Williams
August 25, 2008
Dear Janet & family,
We're very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother and pray that the Lord thy God will give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. A mother's love lives on forever. Know that your mother AND father's legacy lives on through you and your children because of the love they had for you through Christ Jesus, our Savior.
Annis Jackson
August 25, 2008
To Janet & Family:
My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless.
Theodora Starkes-Blackwell & Family
August 25, 2008
Claudia, BaBro, Janet K & family
My condolences to you in this your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you all. I am at a loss for words but I know that God will strenghten and give you that peace you need to get through this sad time. Heaven has received a glorious voice to sing in the Heavenly choir. Your mother will truly be missed by all of us, who knew and loved her.
Ruth Smith
August 25, 2008
To Janet K & Family,
I was sorry to here about the loss of your mom. May the happy memories you've shared give you strength during the days ahead. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Zelma Carmon (formally of Richmond, VA)
August 24, 2008
Janet, Claudia & Ba Bro,
I just found out about the passing of your mother. I am truly sorry that I will not be able to make the funeral, but know that you are all in my prayers. GOD always knows best and HE never makes a mistake: No matter how much you loved her, GOD he loved her best.
He needed her and she was weary,
So HE called her home to rest. Let HIM ease the pain in your heart. Let HIM dry the tears that you cry.
Know that she has found true peace and happiness with GOD just over the sunrise.
S. VICTORIA HUNT
August 24, 2008
Claudia, Janet K, & Rooster,
I am so sad that you all have lost your beautiful mother. Our parents were great friends when we were growing up. Your mom was a very fine woman. Now your mom and dad have reunited to watch over you. God bless you all.
William & Sheila Green, Sr
August 24, 2008
Janet & Family,
With our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Jennifer Cooper
August 24, 2008
But thou, O LORD art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. (Psalms 86:15). I pray that the LORD will bless you with strength as you go through this time of mourning. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharika Williams
August 24, 2008
May God be with you all in this time of need
Dawn Davis
August 23, 2008
Claudia, Janet k, and Ba bro,
Chunk was such a great choir director and songstress. I will always remember her wonderful voice. I also thank her for being such a good friend to my mother through the years. " To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" Take comfort in knowing that that Chunk is with the Lord!
Karen Brooks
August 23, 2008
Janet, Cladia & Family Members,
There are no words that I can say to express the sorrow I feel in my heart for you during this sorrowful time. May the peace of God be with each one of you during this sad time.
Please take comfort in these precious word from our Lord & Savior and know that your love one spirit is now dancing around in heaven in her the mansion that God has especially for her. Also, remember that you will meet up with her again!
John 14:1-7
1. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
5. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him."
Cecelia Sheppard
August 23, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May God's peace always surround you.
Eileen Ware
August 23, 2008
Zakia, Janet K, Aya, Babro, Claudia,
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. I will always remember her loving smile and gracious demeanor.
Zakia introduced me to her grandmother and grandmother's delicious seafood salad that she would occassionally drop by and give us a little taste a few years ago. I fell in love with her then and often would see her and her lady friends out and about. She always had a radiant smile and was willing to share a "loving hug".
Zakia and family, be strong in the Lord at this difficult time. She is at peace now. No more pain or suffering but sweet, gentle peace with the Lord.
Ms. Cooper left her legacy to you all to carry on.
When you look at your hands, you will see her, she is in your eyes when you look in the mirrow and she will always be your hearts forever more. She left all her beauty, knowledge and caring heart to you all.
She is just asleep.
Love you all,
Eileen (Zakia's ex coworker at Childrens Hospital)
Edith Napper Harris
August 23, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Cain ( Misse Boo)
August 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Zolandria Friday
August 23, 2008
Claudia, Janet & Lindsay
Sharing in your sorrow with prayers that through this you'll sense the Lord comforting your heart. Our deepest sympathy.
The Friday Family
Nancy Stephens
August 23, 2008
To Janet and Family,
May God keep you in these difficult times of your beloved mother’s loss. My deepest condolences go out to you all. God has a way to heal your hurt in time and the precious memories of your mother will last forever. (Richmond VA)
Holly, Derrick & DerShawn (Parker) Jefferson
August 23, 2008
Claudia, Janet K and BaBro -
Let the memories of the love and life your mother (and father) gave to you, give you peace right now, at this very moment. Know that they are together with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Give the blessings of strength, bonding and family ties to your children and grandchildren so that their memories will live on forever.
Me and my family will continue to pray for you and your families during this time of your mother's homegoing. She will be missed dearly, but her memories of love and kindness will live on forever......
Rikki Montgomery
August 23, 2008
Coop & Claudia : I offer you my sincerest condolences at the passing of your mother. No words will ever express what you guys are going through but Know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time.
ROBERT JR AND ETHEL ROBINSON
August 23, 2008
AUNTIE, MAY WE ALL EXPERIENCE FEWER SAD DAYS-BUT WITH YOUR LOVE AND LASTING SPIRIT YOU NOW HAVE GONE TO A PLACE WHERE THERE IS NO PAIN AND SORROW. YOUR SPIRIT WILL LAST FOREVER.
Cecil & Carolyn Lacy
August 23, 2008
May God be with you at this time of grief as another great person goes home to be with the Lord.
Naomi Graves
August 23, 2008
Janent,Zakia and Aya
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. May you find comfort in the Lord in theses days ahead. Love to you all and may God bless you.
Naomi,Ryan and Andre'
Myra Taylor
August 23, 2008
Zakia, Aya & Janet K.,
I am sorry to hear that Mrs. Cooper passed. Please know that we are praying for your family during this time.
Blessings,
Myra (Hall) Taylor & Family
OLANDER FLEMING
August 22, 2008
TO CLAUDIA AND BABE BRO MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME . WE ARE PRAYING FOR STRENGTH AND GUIDANCE TO KEEP YOU STEADFAST IN THE LORD.ALWAYS REMEMBER GOD CARES.
LaQuez Williams
August 22, 2008
I would like to send condolences from the Bahamas, Bishop Godfrey Williams and the St. John's jubilee family. We know that its a challenge during this time but continue to be strong and of good courage!
August 22, 2008
Claudia, Janet, BaBro
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Colemans
Tony, Derwin, Dawn
Janice Brown-Corbett
August 22, 2008
TO THE COOPER FAMILY:
I was sadden to hear of the loss of
Mrs. Cooper. My condolences go out
to you in your sorrow. May the peace
of God be with you and comfort you in
the days ahead.
Sincerely, Rev. Janice Brown-Corbett
Emma Boyd Washington (Norman)
August 22, 2008
Janet,Claudie,Babe Bro & Family,
My heart goes out to you all. Mrs. Mary was so sweet and loved each of you so very much. She was always the same and so much fun. I remember the good time we just had at the Conference in June and at the Womens Conference for St John's, sitting with Claudie & Aunt Kat. Remembering the times from High School coming to your house before and after school and Mrs. Mary always had something in the refrigerator for us. Such a sweetheart and character.Your parents were all about family. We will miss her much.You all lean on each other as always because that's how you were raised.
Joseph Fleming
August 22, 2008
To My Extended Family
Janet and Family. I am praying that God strenthens you during this time.
You have all my love. Your cousin.
Joseph A. Fleming
STEPHANIE BROWN
August 22, 2008
TO THE COOPER FAMILY: I WAS SADDEN TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYS, FOR I KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE YOUR MOM. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEPS HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND THE FAMILY.
micheal pegeas
August 22, 2008
your friend juanita james and
Myrtle & Kenneth Christian
August 22, 2008
Janet K. and family,I am sorry for your loss.You have my deepest sympathy.If I can help in any way please call me.You 've been there for me.Thanks again.
Michele Jones
August 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michele Jones, the daughter of Clarence Jones and the granddaugther of Mary Cherry Jones
Your friends at Barky's
August 22, 2008
Janet
We were extremely surprised to hear of your mother's passing. You are in our prayers and please do not hesitate to call us at anytime if we can be of help
Tamanda Fountain
August 22, 2008
To the family,
I cannot begin to tell you how saddened I was to hear of your loss. Chunk was a definitely a classy lady. I used to love sitting by her or Sadie at different events. They were so funny! I'm glad to have been a part of her life, beginning with the Voices of Hope. We had some good times in that choir. Take comfort in knowing that she is really rejoicing now! I pray that the peace of God be with you all.
Paulette Robinson
August 22, 2008
Janet,
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family with the lose of your mother. I pray my last conversation brought you some strenth and peace in resent days. Your mother's love will live on in you and your family.
Kathy Jones
August 22, 2008
Claudia and "Cooper",
I was saddened to hear that your mother had passed . Although I did not get to meet "Mama", I felt that I knew her from our daily conversations at work. "Cooper", your eyes would always light up whenever you talked about "Mama". Keep that glow alive through her precious memories. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Doris Harrison
August 22, 2008
My mother and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, May God continue to bless you and your family and hold on to the wonderful memories and look to God when times seems hard. God Bless!
william edwards
August 22, 2008
I was saddened to hear of your loss. You know that God never makes a mistake. Grieve now but it will get better. I will keep you in my prayers.You have but to call if there is a need .
Deborah and Gordon Conway
August 22, 2008
Janet & Family:
I am really sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. May God comfort and console you during this time of sadness that now fills your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bakir Brown
August 22, 2008
Zakia, Aya, Ashley and Larry-
We are very saddened to hear of Cousin Chunk's passing. We all have fond memories of her and she will be greatly missed.
Love,
Bakir, Jessica, Jerred, and Fam
Tyrone Anderson
August 22, 2008
To the family of Mary Cooper you have my deepest sympathy.
Deacon Tyrone Anderson
Zion Baptist Church
BEVERLY HALL WILLIAMS
August 22, 2008
To Janet K and Family, My prayers are with you at this time of sadness. May God give you strength, peace and understanding through this time.
Jessica, Bakir, and Jerred Brown
August 22, 2008
Zakia, Aya, Ashley and Larry, our hearts are with you at this sad time. The loss of a Grandmother is always hard, but it's probably tenfold when you have a one of a kind Grandmother like Chunk. We love y'all.
Wilma Brandon
August 22, 2008
Janet, Claudia, and Babe Bro, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I know she will be greatly missed. May God bring comfort and strength to the family during this difficult time. You all are in my prayers.
Darryl and Judith Glover
August 22, 2008
To Janet and Family,
Our deepest condolences. You shall be in our prayers.
Jeroline Harris
August 21, 2008
Linsey and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your Mother's memories bring you comfort.
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
August 22, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Oketa, Elaine, and Tre' Winn
August 21, 2008
To the family,
Sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. I will continue to pray for you and your family during this time. Aya I'm here if you need me!
Gail Lipscomb
August 21, 2008
Janet K, Claudia, Babe Bro. & Family:
May God be with you all while together we will miss your Mom. My fondest memories will be those that we spent in Bahamas.
For we know that the "Offical Swooper" will watch over us.
Love,
Gail & Maynard Lipscomb
Betty Hawkins
August 21, 2008
To the Cooper Family (Janet Kay, Claudia and Babe Bro), our deepest and sincere thoughts are with you on the loss of your mother. I can tell you that God will get you through the heartbreak, tears and rough times, but he is a good God. Your memories, thoughts, fun times together as a family, will help you get through your grief. Just lean on God and he will direct your path. We all were blessed by her and know that we are here for you and your family. May God grant you the peace and comfort you will seek during your grieving moments. If you need anything, I am only a phone call away. Losing a mother (as I did a year ago) is hard, but know that she is smiling down on you as she has already been adorned with her white robe and angelic wings. Her spirit will live on through you. As we have been taught (spiritually), she has gone home to be with God. Love Ya, The Hawkins Family (Betty Joe, Darryl and Brian).
Betty Crenshaw
August 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Cooper family, Mrs. Cooper was a wonderful, loving and caring person. May god bless you all.
Linda Conway
August 21, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Ivy Adams
August 21, 2008
Janet, Lindsay, and Claudia - "I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow" (JER 31:13). You are in my prayers.
Elinor Dark
August 21, 2008
To Janet K and family May God strenghten you and your family during the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and you family.
The Dark Family
Mike & Val Short
August 21, 2008
To Janet and Family,
Our hearts are saddened with the physical loss of Mama. Love never dies! Her strong, loving spirit will be with us always....as she lives and moves freely through your actions and deeds. God bless you and grant you peace. Mike & Lenci
Joan Cooper
August 21, 2008
Beautifully spirited, warm and friendly...Mary Cooper enjoyed life-- and those of us who were fortunate enough to have been a part of her life will forever remember her grace, her charm, and her laughter. May you all find comfort in knowing that she is home.
Sincerely,
Jacqui Lewis Lucas
August 21, 2008
Claudia, Janet Kay, and Babe Bro; your Mother was one of the nicest cousins to have. Whenever I came home; she always made me and my family feel welcomed. I am so blessed to have shared special time with her in my recent visit before the family reunion. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
Momma and Chunk were very close during my childhood and adult life.
Much Love,
Jacqui, Luke and family
Andrea Trent
August 21, 2008
Janet K & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother...We know that she was more than a mother to you all...a friend indeed!
When I or my mom and I would see you two together, we would always share a smile and laughter.
I won't say that I know what you're going through; but, I do know the power of a mother's love and I can understand your loss!
I'll be in touch, dear...be blessed.
Andrea Trent and Family(Jeannette, Cheryl & Amber)
Bettie Doswel-Gillespie
August 21, 2008
My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Heavens gain is our loss.May God keep you in his loving care always.
Margaret Hilliard
August 21, 2008
OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
MARGARET, PRESTON, RASHAWN & JUSTEN
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