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Monica Cooley Obituary

Cooley Monica Rae Cooley, age 32. Sunrise January 21, 1983 and Sunset June 14, 2015. Monica was a member of Columbus Christian Center and received her certificate in nursing. She was preceded in death by her father Gary Cooley, I, maternal grandparents Colston and Ida Rutledge and Luela Cooley. Left to cherish her memory, mother, Lori Rutledge; sons, Jayden Brandy; daughters, Nevaeh Brandy and Journey Brandy; brother, Gary Cooley, II; sister, Charrisse Eberhardt; stepfather, Kevin Eberhardt; grandfather, Thomas Cooley; aunt, Melanie (Lawrence) Monroe; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation 2 p.m. and Funeral 3 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE. 2500 Cleveland Ave. To order flowers and offer condolences to The COOLEY Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2015.

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Neph

March 9, 2022

I miss you auntie I still don´t know how to deal with it all these years later you would think I would learn to live with it but instead I learned to live around it I never got the chance to mourn because I didn´t know how I never got the chance to say I love you that last time I never got to do all the things we were posed to do together.i just know you would still be my best Friend if you were here ,it´s hard living life imagining how different it would be with you still here ,I try to not think about it but that causes more pain who would think I´ve felt more pain from it in the last year which is 5 -6 years later than the day I found out . Nobody gets it nobody know how it feels when you can´t even drop a tear but all you wanna do is break down in tears nobody knows how it feels to finally have someone there for them and that person be taken away . I just wanna feel your skin see your smile laugh with you be able to make new memories with you but i just have to accept it. everyone loved you auntie you were the kindest soul I ever will meet .love you can´t wait till I´m with you and at peace again

Latoya cason

February 29, 2016

I woke up thinking about you this morning you will remain close to my heart Monica

February 26, 2016

Sending prayers, so very saddened by your loss. I knew Mrs Cooley as a kindergarten teacher and Gary all through school. My heart breaks for your families loss. Sending prayers for strength, peace of heart and mind. Very sorry to see the loss of Gary's daughter Monica.

Belinda Kincaid

February 26, 2016

Deepest symparhy to Monica's family...we knew Monica through her father Gary. We just found out about her passing and are deeply saddened. ....But praise God she is with Him... We all loved Monica......from Belinda, Munch(Carl), Shawna and Jared.

toya cason

December 17, 2015

I am in total shock can't believe you're gone I will Truly miss you Monica

toya cason

December 16, 2015

I am in total shock can't believe you're gone I will Truly miss you Monica

Elvia Hodge

July 24, 2015

Monica u were a good person with a good heart suffering a lot. Now your with heavens angels....U r one of God's angels. It smile lit up a room, we had sum good times until we meet again rih babygirl

Josh Floyd

June 27, 2015

sorry to hear about your loss :( Fly high.. R.I.H

Fonshell Banks

June 23, 2015

Ms.Lori so sorry for your loss

Fonshell Banks

June 23, 2015

Awww boo butt you finally got the wings that you deserved. I'm going to miss you so much but my life is better because I knew you I love you forever

carla jones

June 23, 2015

Lori, You are in my prayers and thoughts. Look towards the hills, where our help comes. Our help cometh from the lord. May his love and grace keep you and hold your heart. Love you my sister.

Ann Marshall

June 23, 2015

Lori, You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tonya Montgomery

June 23, 2015

My condolences to the family, may great peace be with you all.

Lori Bayes

June 22, 2015

Lori, Much love and prayers to you and your family. Thinking of you so much these last few days, Keep your memories close to your heart. Love always

Desiree Smith

June 22, 2015

The Smith family sends our condolences to Monica's family, im so sorry this happened ,prayer's sent we love you. Rih Monica gone but never forgotten

Loraine Avila

June 22, 2015

My condolences to the Rutledge and Cooley families. May God provide comfort and peace to all.

Sylvia McBride

June 22, 2015

My Deepest Sympathy to the Family during this trying time. Lori I will keep you and the family in my prayers. Hold on to the precious memories to help get you through the days ahead. May God Strengthen you and the family.

June 22, 2015

May the God of Peace comfort you through these times...John 14:27
The Wright Family

margie stewart

June 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your lost my prayers are with you in this time of need.

June 20, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss they are very difficult time, yet bible in jonh chapter 5:28-29 give us a beautiful hope. I hope you can comfort him.

Ashley Hunter

June 20, 2015

We had some great times together growing up. You were my big cousin who I looked up to. I love you and will miss you dearly. Fly high cousin.

Gina Moore

June 20, 2015

Lori,

As you know..you and your family are in my prayers and my condolences. May God comfort and strengthen you.

Mary Ann Ward

June 20, 2015

Dear Cooley Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Marsha Burk

June 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss , losing a loved one is so hard , she will be truly missed and I will be praying for the family.

Christina dameron

June 20, 2015

U will truly be missed, such a beautiful person,no more pain baby

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