Shirley Cooper

She was born to parents, Robert Martin and Ruby Kate Cooper on May 22, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a 1968 graduate of Howard High School. She was employed as a line trimmer at Pilgrim’s Pride for over 36 years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Robert Martin; mother, Ruby Kate Hurston; and brother, Leroy Cooper.

Survivors include her sons, Alejandro Cooper and Reginald Cooper of Chattanooga, TN; daughter, Tamara Cooper of Dallas, TX, 9 grandchildren; 3great-grandchildren; brothers, Theodore Sanford of Chattanooga, TN and Leon (Sheila) Cooper of Ocala, FL; sister, Effie Bryant of Chattanooga, TN; aunt, Margie Cooper of Chattanooga, TN; devoted friend, Ina Bailey of Chattanooga, TN; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Shirley will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in the Franklin-Strickland Chapel of Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services with Pastor Dr. Ternae Jordan, Sr. officiating.

Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.

We respectfully request that social distancing and all CDC Covid-19 measures be adhered to. Masks will be required.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com