I wish we could go camping again, I still remember when you took me on the ferry and went to the place with the teepees, i almost drowned because i told you i would put a life jacket on but i told the lifegaurds i could swim so they wouldn’t make me, just to spend one last night or day with you would make me so happy again🩷

Hi honey I still feel you're all around me, I feel lucky to have that feeling. We sure had some times didn't we  - all our little talks, as well as our big talks. I wake up thinking about you I think about you all day long, and I fall asleep thinking of you. I love the thoughts I have of you. You were the most beautiful baby and little girl. I always bragged about how good you were -  not a problem child at all. You are my daughter and a big part of me doesn't feel like you’re even gone. I feel like you're on one of your cruises, or in Cabo, or in one of those glorious places you always travel to. I love & miss you so much little girl💕💖.

- Love your Mom,
Debbie

I am so sorry for your loss Lenora was like a sister I never had just know she is watching down on all 3 of her kids and knowing that she brought you up the right way I will never forget her she always made me laugh and she was a very sweet and strong woman and I know that she will always be watching over you guys love you Lenora with all my heart my sister you will greatly be missed

This was 2001. Best Halloween ever. We danced and laughed the night away. Not too many people could keep up with my crazy ass! 
Thank you for being the auctioneer girl with me. 
Thank you for sharing your heart with me.  
Until we meet again.  Love you girl.

I am sad I didn't have the last few years making memories with you....but boy do we have some of the most amazing memories. From being soul mates, to hospital stays with my daughter, Birthday vacations, tons of our kids birthdays, keeping eachothers secrets and sharing all of our accomplishments/heart aches/family....graduations, camp trips...and all the good and bad in-between. I will always love you and cherish all the memories we created together as friends and family. I will forever share your memory and cherish the life we did get to spend being best friends. I will always love you Lenora Dawn.

This was a birthday celebration with friends. She loved her tacos and margaritas! This birthday was a celebration of the beautiful soul she was. The world lost a beautify soul!

Lenora has always been a second mom to me. From when I was little in the hospital, she was always the first to check on me. 
She was the first to ask what I wanted and needed to make me feel better. 
She was always the first to come visit me in the hospital.
She was always the first to offer to stay the night with me so my mom could have some decent sleep in her own bed. 
No matter what was going on in her life, she was always there. 
She has always been the first one to celebrate your success. 
She was always first to give you a hug when you experienced failure or doubt. 
She was always first to offer any help or guidance. 
She was always the first to let you vent or just sit in silence with you. 
She loved fiercely. 
I have the best mom. But to come across someone In your life, that is not blood, and not related to you in anyway, that still loves you like their own child is something special. I love her like a mom. Always have and always will. 
I have a whole life full of memories with her that I could write a whole book. And I hold them close in my heart. 
But for now I will remember the good memories and remember 
The amazing
Kind hearted 
Resilient 
Determined 
Strong
And loving person that she always has been. I love you always 🩵 we will miss and honor you forever

This was yard work day and the day before I left for AZ to pursue my dreams and start a new life of my own. You were scared, sad, emotional but you encouraged me, motivated me, and most importantly you were proud of me for putting myself first and following in your footsteps. Thank you for giving me the courage to live my life to the fullest and being my biggest supporter and number one fan.

OBITUARY

Lenora Dawn Cooper

September 12, 1970 – December 2, 2023

Strate Funeral Home

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