Maggie Ree Cooper

DECATUR - Maggie Ree Cooper departed this life on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1931 in Brownsville, TN the daughter of Manerva Kellar and Lonzie Kellar. She married Walter Cooper in September of 1994. Maggie worked as a certified nurses assistant (CNA) for Fairhavens Christian Home for over 30 years where she retired in 2006. She was a member of the Church of the Living God, P.G.T. Temple #2 where she served as the church secretary for over 25 years, past Mission President, Mission Choir member, and Kitchen Committee Chairman.  She leaves to cherish her loving memories: sons, Edgar Perry, Jr., James (Dorothy) Perry both of Decatur and Jerry (Ramona) Perry of Savannah GA; daughters, Shirley (Kenneth) Beasley, Verneida Perry, Flossie Perry, Mae (Floyd) Williams all of Decatur, Katherine Perry and Alma Perry both of Indianapolis, IN; brothers, Johnny (Aquilla) Kellar of Detroit, MI and Major Wilbur, Jr. of Bolivar, TN; sisters, Katherine ( Calvin) Howard of Holly Springs, MS, Callie Reed of Decatur, Hester Nelson of Brownsville, TN, Mary (Wallace) King of Hampton, VA, Hazel (Bishop Will) Boyd of Brownsville, TN and Thelma (Lavon) Allston of Collierville, TN, 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Velma Perry, sister, Frankie L. Wilburn; brothers, Willie T. Kellar, Lonzie Kellar, Jr., Sullivan Kellar and R.T. Kellar and James William Kellar. Homegoing Services will be held 11:00 Friday at the Church of the Living God P.G.T. Temple #3 with visitation one hour before service at the church. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Professional Services entrusted to Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.walkerfs.com Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/