Jenny McGregor Cooper

Jenny McGregor Cooper, daughter of Walter and Myrtle McGregor (both deceased) of Java, Virginia, wife of William E. (Bill) Cooper Sr (deceased), mother of William E (Worth) Cooper Jr (deceased), and David R (Ron) Cooper Sr, died on Wednesday, 06 August 2025 in Pensacola, Florida at VITAS Hospice of NW Florida. She passed on the 76th anniversary of her marriage to Bill.

She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth McCracken, of Winston Salem, North Carolina; two brothers, Billy McGregor, of Java, Virginia and John McGregor of Blairs, Virginia.

She was predeceased by sisters, Nellie Dawson, Rachel Adams, Ruby Daniel; brothers, W.C. McGregor and Sterling McGregor;

She leaves behind four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She touched the lives of many during her 94 years of life, from her time with Downtown Esso/Exxon in South Boston, Virginia and as a Magistrate for Halifax County, Virginia.

She also demonstrated her “country” upbringing by shining as a 20 gauge skeet shooting champion – winning numerous awards for her skills. She was “MeMa” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

During COVID (2020) she moved to Pensacola, Florida and quickly became “Grandma Jenny” to the many staff personal at Elmcroft/Sodalis of Pensacola. Their care and concern made her feel “at Home”. She became the “go to” person at Sodalis for assisting with flower gardening and put quite a bit of time trying to establish a flower/vegetable garden during her time there.

May all that have seen her love and care remember her with fond memories.

Special thanks go to the nurses and staff of the VITAS in-patient facility at West Florida Hospital in helping complete her journey!

Funeral services and interment will occur in South Boston, Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to VITAS Hospice would be appreciated.