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Ruthie Cooper Obituary

Ruthie (Williams) Cooper age 72, passed July 13, 2016. Born to Fred and Lucy Williams on February 17, 1944 in Gary Indiana. Ruthie attended Gary schools and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1962. She was a member of St. Paul MB Church where she served on various auxiliaries. Ruthie loved her family, church, friends, classmates and bargain shopping. She was a true woman of God. She will be missed. Ruthie is survived by her husband of 52 years Leroy Jr., sons Anthony and Fredric, 5 grandchildren, brother TJ (Perpetua) Williams, aunt Arizona Fizer, 11 brothers and sisters in law, special great-niece Kandesse (Raymond) Armour and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday July 21, 2016 12-8:00 p.m. Family hours 6pm-8pm. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral service Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church 2300 Grant St. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 17, 2016.
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I can not believe four years have one by already. I remember Ruthie as my friend and that she was such a beautiful lady inside and out.

Kathryn LaMarche

July 11, 2020

Blessings, love, and peace to the family...

Anonymous

July 28, 2016

Love you!!! I hate I couldn't be there, but sister and KeKe made it. You will truly be missed.

Marnie Stokes-Parsons

July 22, 2016

My dear Auntie Ruthie, I love you and will miss you. I will miss your smile and your love of travel, fashion and life in general. RIP. Family I will be there with you in spirit today and know that you are always in my prayers.

Crystal White

July 22, 2016

From all of us who worked with Ruthie for many years at Burlington Coat Factory in Matteson and Tinley Park Illinois, we want to say; God bless your family with strength doing this sad time. Ruthie continued spending time with us even after many of us moved on from Burlington. We loved the conversations when we shared lunch or just spent time hunting out those bargains. We enjoyed spending time with Ruthie who had a genuine caring spirit for us all. On behalf of all of us we love you and it has been a pleasure to not only work with you but to know you.

From Debbie Bedford and our Burlington Family

July 22, 2016

Sorry for your loss Tony I will be praying for you and your family. Treva

Treva Taylor

July 21, 2016

To our loving sister RUTHIE WILLIAMS COOPER. You can rest now. No more pains. In our minds you are here with us to celebrate my birthday, as you always did in the past.You will be in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace.

T.J. Williams

July 20, 2016

Tony you and your family have my deepest and sincere condolence for your lost.

EARL FREEMAN

July 19, 2016

Ruthie was one of my dearest friends, more like a sister. We've known each other for over sixty years. I will truly miss her.

Mary Jane Gordon

July 19, 2016

Leroy and Family,
You have our heartfelt condolences as you prepare for the Homegoing of your Beloved Ruthie. May your fond memories sustain you in the coming months!

Jimmie and Daisy Curtis

July 18, 2016

LC so sorry for your Loss I'm glad I finally got to meet her at Roosevelt's memorial. If You need anything let us know.
Scott Anderson
Kentwood Mi.

July 18, 2016

Tony,

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

We will keep you in our prayers.

Thomas, Angela & Brion Grady

July 18, 2016

Sending our condolence to all the family. My mother & I had the honor of meeting Ruthie here in Oklahoma. TJ & Faye brought her here to visit. We had so much fun she wanted to come back the next year. She was a very sweet lady. She will be missed.

Melinda & Jo Ann Robinson

July 18, 2016

Tyrone Dillahunty

July 18, 2016

I'm so thankful for the opportunity of meeting, and spending time with one of the most beautiful women on this earth. Ma' Cooper had an unforgettable smile, and an amazing sense of style. She was kind, generous, thoughtful, and so very loving. She will be missed. I love you ma-I'll never forget you.
My love, my thoughts, and my prayers for all the family and friends...

Michelle Romero

July 17, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family of my classmate Ruthie. She will be missed

Jo Ann Champtal

July 17, 2016

To the cooper family. I have always thought of Mr and Mrs Cooper as my second family. I use to spend a lot of days at their house. I will really miss Mrs. Cooper. I will never forget she use to make the best pizza ever. I love her and will miss her.


I am so sorry for your lose.


The Ethridge/Boles

Rod Ethridge

July 17, 2016

Sincere sympathy to Leroy and the entire family, as we mourn the loss of such a beautiful spirit. Ruthie will truly be missed.

Linda B. Robinson

July 17, 2016

Gonna miss her smile. Ruthie was a very kind woman, who loved God. To the famil, remember "To Be Absent From The Body, Is To Be Present With Thre Lord!" Sis. Ruthie is now resting in the arms of God!!! May God comfort you during his time.u

Rev. Everett Gray, and Family

July 17, 2016

I have known Ruthie for almost 20 yrs. We used to both work at Burlington and went to the meetings in New Jersey and roomed together. She was a wonderful, warm, loving person who I truly considered to be my friend. I will miss her.

Kathy LaMarche

July 17, 2016

Kathy LaMarche

July 17, 2016

My condolences to the Cooper Family

July 17, 2016

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