Edna Starnes Cooper

Edna Starnes Cooper
Mrs. Cooper, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday April 9, 2009. She was born on June 17, 1914 in Rough Edge, NC in Union county. As the youngest daughter in a family of eight children she was raised in a predominately farming community during difficult economic times that would later be known as the Great Depression. She entered nursing school at Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital graduating in 1938 leading to a 25 year career in private duty nursing. John A. Wilson and Edna were married in July of 1943 and were to have two children. Widowed in 1958 she raised both children through college as a working mother. Edna was married to Don T. Cooper in 1975 and enjoyed a loving second marriage with Don until his passing in 1997. Edna was a 56 year member of Myers Park United Methodist Church and its Fellowship class. Throughout her life she was an avid reader, golfer, bridge player and active member of the DAR. Her yard was always full of beautiful flowers and song birds enjoying its many feeders. Edna was loved and respected by all whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her two children, Samantha Laine and John W. Wilson; her niece Sue Ellen Dail and her family.
Family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 pm at Harry and Bryant Co. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday April 14, at Myers Park United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Fellowship Class at MPUMC.