Addie Lorene Cooper

Lifelong White county resident, Addie Lorene Cooper, 103, died Monday, February 2, 2015, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, Illinois. She was born April 13, 1911, in Maunie, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Williams) Stuky. On June 24, 1932, she married Harry Cooper, who died on June 30, 1989.

Mrs. Cooper worked for many years at retail clothing shops in Carmi, including the Jack and Jill Shop and Fashion Shoppe. Later, she and her husband, Harry, and son, Gary, owned and operated Cooper & Son Hardware in Carmi. For many years, Mrs. Cooper enjoyed quilting with a group from the First Methodist Church in Carmi and also regularly played pinochle with friends.

She is survived by two sons, Gary Cooper of Carmi, and David (Robin) Cooper of New Burnside, Illinois; twin sisters Eathel of Manteno, Illinois, and Ethel of Cypress, California; four grandchildren, Gina (Mike) Miller of Carmi, Stacy Cooper of Albion, Illinois, Claire (James) Tapscott and Anne (Shane) Flammini, all of Springfield, Illinois; five great grandchildren, Michelle and Holly Miller, Kasey Cooper, and Sabina and Jade Tapscott; two great great grandchildren, Bryceton and Brody; and several nieces and nephews. Special mention should be made of the kind, loving, and personal care provided Mrs. Cooper in her last years by her granddaughter, Gina, who also was at her bedside when she died.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Cooper was predeceased by two brothers, Henry and Frank, and two sisters Elsie Mullin and Eloise Pombert.

Visitation and funeral are Friday, February 6th at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 11 am, and funeral is at noon. Burial will be in Little Wabash Cemetery near Crossville, Illinois.

Memorials in the name of Addie Cooper may be made (in care of Cook Funeral Chapel) to White County Senior Citizens Center, Wabash Christian Retirement Center, and/or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Family postscript: Addie Cooper lived a long time and had a good life. She remained remarkably healthy for most of it. Although she received little formal education, she had uncommonly good common sense. She also had an independent, stubborn streak. She was a working wife and mother. But above all else, she was devoted to her family and we cherished her. These are enviable things; everyone should be so fortunate.

Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, February 6, 2015 - 11am

Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, February 6, 2015 - 12pm

Memorials: White County Senior Citizens Center, Wabash Christian Retirement Center, and/or Hospice of Southern Illinois