Virginia Cooper

Virginia Furey Cooper of Wayne, PA age 80 Passed away at Devon Manor on March 12, 2013 of natural causes. Ginger was born January 28, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA and was the oldest of three girls. Her parents; Virginia Furey and Dr. David Alexander Cooper resided in Wynnewood, PA. Ginger attended The Agnes Irwin School in Wynnewood as well as Miss Halls School in Pittsfield, Mass where she graduated President of the student body in 1951. She received her college degree in Art History graduating Magne Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955. Upon graduation she married Robert Batchelder and they resided in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She was a devoted mother and a dedicated researcher in the study of art history, American antiques and architecture. She trained with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The West Chester Historical Society and was actively involved with American antique research and restoration. She was a member of the Colonial Dames, Daughters of the American Revolution and enjoyed tennis, Buck Hill Falls and summers in Stone Harbor, New Jersey with her family. Ginger lovingly raised 2 daughters in Wayne PA until a tragic car accident in 1971 caused a brain injury and suffered long term effects in mind and body from this trauma. Ginger moved in with her sister, brother-in-law and nephews residing in Lighthouse Point Florida. In her later years, she spent her time with sisters, daughter and granddaughters. She brought unending joy, laughter and life wisdom to her family and friends. Virginia is survived by sisters Anne Kniskern, Carol Mott, daughter Annie B Ulichney, son-in-law Drew Ulichney, grand daughters Virginia, Annie & Carol, nephews Philip (Karen), David (Joy), Tom (Monica), Rob (Nancy) and 2 Nieces Tracee (Gary) and Kim (Bob) and 14 grand nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at St. Davids Church ( old church) on May 10th, 11am. Stuard Funeral Home