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Delores "Mucho" Coops

1950 - 2021

Delores "Mucho" Coops obituary, 1950-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1950

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Delores Coops Obituary

Delores Coops "Mucho" was born on November 6, 1950 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Willie Lenoir Coops & John Coops, Sr. She made her transition from earth to reward on December 21, 2021 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Delores graduated from Tolleston High School in 1968. She was a former employee of St. Anthony Hospital Crown Point, Indiana and Merrillville Convalescent Home. Delores is preceded in death by her parents; sister Dorothy Jean Griffin, brothers Vernon Reese and Dwayne Coops. She leaves to cherish her memories three devoted children Gerard (Andwanita) Coops, Octavius (Victoria) Comer and Ebony Rogers; eight grandchildren Donyea, Tyren, Kiara, Tayshawn, Keshawn, Octavia, Octavius and Meeko; eleven siblings Lamon, Annette, Debra, John Jr., Cheryl, Mechelle (Kirby), Delrico, Rodney, Billy, Shelby (David), Michelle (Moses) and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 12 noon to 8:00p.m. with family hours 6-8:00p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral service Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Faith Temple Church of Christ 7601 Whitcomb Street. Pastor Dennis Walton officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 31, 2021.

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Vivian Bell

January 2, 2022

Dear Sis. Mechelle,
You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Bless you and Comfort you during this time.
Love,
Sis. Vivian

Carmelita Jones

January 2, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Audra Shepherd

December 31, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My condolences to you and your family.

Bertina Williams

December 31, 2021

Sending my condolences to Rosco and Tay on the loss of your mom. We had some good memories living on 11th avenue and going to Norton elementary school. I pray you all find peace

Zack Carter

December 31, 2021

Mucho and my Coops Family May the Ancestors surround you with the Pure Love that only The Creator can give. Ankh n Maat

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2

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Jan

2

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Jan

3

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Faith Temple Church of Christ

7601 Whitcomb Street, IN

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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