Charlotte Cooper Corey

Charlotte Cooper Corey, some knew her as 'CHICK" has gone 'Home" to dance once again with her beloved husband Donald Leigh Corey. She was 92 when she passed and often spoke of what a wonderful life she had. She was anxious to join her friends and family who have passed before her. In fact she said near the end of her life that one of her oldest friends was waiting for her to finish summer camp so he could walk her home. She passed peacefully in her home on the evening of September 16, 2025. She waited for her grandson to have his wedding about a week prior which she was unable to attend. She told Jay and Lacie that it wouldn't be proper for a southern woman to have to decline an invitation to dance so she graciously declined. She died knowing that the rings her beloved husband had given her when they said their vows were being worn once again. She also knew that soon there will be a new baby Charlotte that her grand daughter Erica and husband are expecting in November. She remembered that up until the very end. She also stayed long enough to have Erica come down from New Jersey to tell her good bye.

Charlotte was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Lewis P Cooper and Esther Ehrenworth Cooper of blessed memory. She had a sister, Alice Cooper Goodman who predeceased her on Charlotte's 90th birthday. Her father, Lew, was a duck hunter and an optometrist in Portsmouth. He would take Charlotte horseback riding with his hunting guide Jessie in Pungo. The story goes that one of those rides ended with her horse becoming spooked and Jessie catching her as she was falling off the horse. Refusing to get back on the horse, Lew and Jessie carried her at least a mile back to the house. She remained a bit "set in her ways" up until the end of her life. Her desire was to stay in her home she loved which because she and her husband had carefully planned, she was able to do. At the end, she was in her favorite room in her home where she could look out at her beloved yard, the birds and squirrels that would visit daily. She had beautiful flowers that her amazing team of care givers would cut for her and make sure she had some in her house.

Charlotte had started as a medical transcriptionist when first married to Don while they lived in Charlottesville. She once again went to work in Norfolk after raising her adopted daughter Faith Corey Fuhrman and son Mitchell Leigh Corey, OD (also of blessed memory). When Mitchell passed, she took in his beloved poodle Pippin for 6 years until she passed. Pippin was spoiled rotten and is now living with Aunt Faith who has some higher expectations for him. Charlotte loved having Pippin and he took good care of her.

Charlotte was invited to speak at a regional luncheon for International MOMS Club in the Northeast. She spoke about she wasn't sure what she was supposed to do after her mother passed. One day she decided to take a beading class at the community center. This ultimately led to her starting her own business making jewelry. All unique pieces which she would sell or sometimes give away. She was able to see things in the multitude of beads she collected and occasionally asked for "engineering help" figuring out how to put things together.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter Faith Corey Fuhrman, Grandson Jay Gilbert Fuhrman (Lacie Werner), Erica Fuhrman Rudd (Nick Rudd), Annie Fuhrman. Great Grandson Dalton Jay Rudd. She is also survived by many Cooper cousins and extended family and dear friends.

The burial will be on Sunday October 5 at 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn (8100 Granby Street in Norfolk), followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM at Ohef Sholom Temple 530 Raleigh Ave, in Norfolk) A reception will follow.

Charlotte needed hospice care at the end of her life. Sentara Hospice staff made sure she was safe, and comfortable. She would want donations to be made to Hospice or Ohef Sholom Temple, which she belonged to her entire life or please chose a charity of your choice.