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Ophelia Cooper

1954 - 2021

BORN

1954

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave

New Orleans, Louisiana

Ophelia Cooper Obituary

In loving memory of Ophelia Cooper. Ophelia was born on August 18, 1954 and called home on August 31, 2021. Ophelia Cooper transitioned and gained her wings on August 31, 2021 as a result of complications from a preexisting condition during the IDA storm. Ophelia was a strong pillar in the community. She never hesitated to lend her talents to anyone who needed her help. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She was a mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, friend & most of all family to everyone she came in contact with. Her family wants her to be remembered as a strong, loving, courageous Queen who stood firm for her tribe and will truly be missed. Ophelia leaves behind her two daughters Giovan Jackson and Mrs. Demetria Phillips. Grandkids Vanisha Massey, Donald, Shavon Duhon, Omarr Jackson, Xavier, Diondru & Dedreanna Washington, Landen, Layla, Lorelle, Louis Jr. Robinson. Great grandkids Bailey Omari Massey, Bryan Micheal Vigne III, Zai'lynn, Dream, and Toni. And of course siblings, friends, and family. Ophelia was welcomed with open arms by her Mother Wynella Cooper, Father Walter Cooper, and her Son Omarr Julian Maximillian Jackson who she missed daily. She will truly be missed. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the homegoing celebration at D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125 on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Visitation at 12:00 pm. Interment at Green Street Cemetery, 1701 Hillary St., New Orleans, LA 70118. Due to COVID-19, masks are required. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 24 to Sep. 27, 2021.
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Maw maw i really miss you i think about you every day and every night i really miss you if i could get your if i would have know you was hurt you was sick i would have spend the last moment you had with all your grandchildren i remember you said you was going to walk on my birthday i was happy crying with tears when you told me that i was so happy i really love you maw maw i miss you how we going to make it without you. Your grandchild Shavon had her baby it a boy you was right maw maw Shavon going to tell her baby boy everything about you and he going to really be sad he didn't meet you. I remember when i got after school you came a pick me up and cover for me and said i miss the bus.

Landen granchild

Family

February 17, 2022

Ophelia Cooper was my grandma i love her so much. I remember all the good times we had with each other maw always used to tell me when you going to come by me and i say can i come now and she say ask your daddy. And when i come by maw we be talking how she was going to get well and ask me how i be in school i say good maw say that's good i want you to get your education and i say kk maw. Maw loved all her grandkids. To see her gone it not the same no more without Ophelia Cooper iloveyou im going to miss you maw i see you soon .

Lorelle your grandchild

January 20, 2022

Ophelia Cooper was my grandma i love her so much. I remember all the good times we had wait each other maw always used to tell me when you going to come by me and i say can i come now and she say ask your daddy. And when i come by maw we be talking how she was going to get well and ask me how i be in school i say good maw say that's good i want you to get your education and i say kk maw. Maw loved all her grandkids. To see her gone it not the same no more without Ophelia Cooper iloveyou im going to miss you maw i see you soon .

Grandchildren

October 1, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lynell Wilmore Daggs and Family

Family

September 27, 2021

To the family of Ophelia: I will keep you in my prayer as you cherish the memories of your loved one.

Karol Miles Pembrick

Friend

September 26, 2021

Praying for you during this difficult time.

Norma Miles McCormick

Family

September 26, 2021

The Lewis-Austin families, are keeping you in our prayers
Rest in peace Ophelia
JoVerna Lewis Austin

JoVerna Lewis Austin

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September 25, 2021

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12:00 p.m.

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Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

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