Mable Cooper Obituary (1924 - 2011)

A woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. -- Proverbs 31:30-31 Anne Mae (Mabel) Cooper or Big Mama as she was fondly known by her grandchildren was one of 11 children born to James and Pearl Butler Richard on April 12, 1924, in Broken Bow Oklahoma. Anne Mae (Mable) was Married to Louie Cooper Sr. Anne Mae (Mable) was not an ordinary person, and certainly not reticent in expressing her own opinions. Blessed with a sharp wit and a distinguishable sense of humor, she was a great delight to her children and grandchildren who will remember her fondly. Anne Mae (Mable) was active in community service she served on the Little Dixie board for a number of years and various other organizations in the community. Before her declining health she enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting, sometimes raising chickens and you could often find her sitting outside just enjoying nature and taking great pleasure in a simple life for which she was blessed by God. Anne Mae (Mable) enjoyed singing and talking about her singing which was a joy to both heaven and earth. Anne Mae (Mabel) was a woman of faith and accepted Christ as her savior at an early age she was a member of the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church and continued to demonstrate her devotion to God in her service to others. She lived in Broken Bow most of her entire life and it may be said that her greatest accomplishment was her family who loved her and cherish her memory. They include:4 sons, Vick Cooper (Marcia), Kenneth Cooper (Barbara ) Billy Kellum ,Lonnie Cooper , 1 sister Ina Mae Richard ,two brothers Larry J Richard ,William L Richard ,22 grandchildren , 33 great grandchildren , a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by Parents, husband Louie Cooper Sr, Son Louie Cooper Jr, daughter Johnnie B Kennybrew, 5 sisters and 2 brothers.Visitation:Thursday from 6 - 8 pm at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel.Service:10 :00 a.m. Friday at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mable Cooper, please visit our floral store.