Rosie N Cooper Obituary (1942 - 2022)

Rosie N. Cooper, 79, of Durand, IL passed away at home on Friday April 29, 2022. Born on June 23, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Lenville and Dorothy Ingram. Rosie moved from Kentucky during her adolescent years and attended Durand High School. Rosie eventually married the late Gerald Cooper in 1961. She worked at Sears for over 25 years and retired as the Women’s Department Manager. Rosie enjoyed planting flowers, flower design, and volunteering at Klehm Arboretum. When it came to flowers and decorating, she made everything look beautiful. Her surviving family members; her brother Carl Ingram (Gail) of LaCrosse WI, her daughters Rebecca (William) Swick of Durand IL and Elizabeth (Douglas) Bryant of Tacoma WA, daughter-in-law Andrea Cooper of Durand IL, and grandchildren Andrew Cooper, Nathan Cooper, Rachel Cooper, Tyler Bryant, and Emily Bryant. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Cooper, son Dirk Cooper and her sister Wilma Ingram. Some of Rosie’s special friends to mention are Kaye Puffett, Rockford, IL Sue Goodin, Pineville, KY, and Rhonda Johnson, Winnebago, IL. A big thank you to the caregivers that made her happy during her last 4 months, Deb, Tina, and Linda. In lieu of donations to honor our loved one, our mother would love for you to donate to Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S Main St Rockford, IL 61102. There will not be a service held and any condolences can be shared at www.mccorklefuneralhome.com. Cremation Rites were Accorded. McCorkle Funeral Home - Durand Chapel assisted the family.