Maria "Mity" Matilde Pannofino Cooley

Mity was a beloved mother to Diane Hargis and Carmen Crossland. She was a cherished sister to Renato Pannofino (Giovanna). Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Jason Noel (Mayra), Kristina Hargis (Meghan), Amanda Walding (Johnell), and Ashley Durbin (Don). She was predeceased by her grandson, Joseph Noel.

She was also a proud great-grandmother to JJ Noel, Xavier Noel, Jovani Noel, Brianna Noel, Jade Noel, Jayden Noel (Allie), Brooke Noel, Olivia Wood, Caden Durbin, Kimberly Durbin, Raygen Durbin, Garisyn Durbin, Laken Walding, Hailey Walding, Josey Walding, and Phoenix Blackmon. Her great-great-granddaughter, Marlowe Noel, was a source of joy to her and her niece Wanda (Roberto),great nieces, Martina and Giada.

Mity was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Cooley.

A visitation will be held at Pasadena Funeral Chapel, located at 2203 Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77502, on September 6, 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The funeral service will follow at the same location from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. A committal service will take place at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598, at 1:00 pm . Mity will be laid to rest at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster.

Mity will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Her memory will be cherished forever.