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Velma Cooper Obituary

COOPER Velma Lee Cooper, age 78, Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark, OH. Member of Wesleyan Community Church, Newark, Ohio and former member of Elizabeth Chapel Church, Gallipolis, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents Frances Maude Scott Van Dine and Richard P. Van Dine, brothers Donald Eugene and Leo Lloyd Van Dine. Survived by loving husband, James Cooper of Newark, Ohio; daughter, Janet Lee (Michael) Johnson of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Tammy Jo (Ben) Presswood of New Port Richey, FL and James Frederick (Kirstie) Druggan of Johnstown, Ohio; step-grandchildren, Adam and Jesse Johnson of Columbus, OH, Cheryl and Michael Johnson II of Huntingburg, IN; six great-grand-children; eight step-great-grand-children; sister, Linda Sue Whited of Washington Court House, Ohio; brothers, Charles Richard Van Dine, John William Van Dine, both of Xenia, Ohio and Gregory Herbert Van Dine of Columbus, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in the Wesleyan Community Church, 161 Myrtle Avenue, Newark, Ohio, where Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. Pastor Les Crossfield, Sr. officiating. Inurnment at a later date. Arrangements by LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Clevelasnd Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 614-891-1199.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 8 to Jul. 11, 2011.

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July 18, 2011

Jim,

Pat and I wish to extend our sympathies at your loss. The two of You were ONE and with your loss it will be difficult. But the Lord knows your loss and will give you special comfort. Velma, as you know is enjoying total comfort with her Lord.

Pat and Dick Miller

Susan Brandeberry

July 12, 2011

Dear Jim and family, Roger and I were so saddened to read of Velma's death. You and Velma were so good to us during the campaign. We have missed both of you. Our prayers are with you and we hope you find comfort knowing Velma is at rest and in a better place. Love, Susan and Roger Brandeberry

July 12, 2011

Janet and Family,
Velma and Jim were neighbors and good friends to the Salisbury family on Maize Road and she will be missed.
Many blessings to all of you.
Larry and Linda Salisbury

July 11, 2011

Dear Janet and Family,We just read about Aunt Velma We are all very upset.We all have so many good memories.God rest her soul.Love,Susie,Bill,Gary,Kristy,Mary and Paul,Mike Cooper

Nigel and Jacqueline Thompson

July 11, 2011

Velma wil be sorely missed as afriend and adopted mother. She fought a good fight and has now gone home to be with "her Jesus." Our sincerest condolence to the family.

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