Birth date: Feb 6, 1954 Death date: Aug 29, 2021
Deborah Ann Cooper made her grand introduction into the world on Saturday, February 6, 1954, to loving parents Jack and Elizabeth (Betty) Cooper. Growing up in historic Rondo, Deborah learned the values of community and family fir Read Obituary
I just found out that Debbie died. I used to sit next to her in band at HPSHS. I'll never forget her laugh! I also remember her coming to my home after school. I tried to find her over the years, but never tried har enough-- my loss. She sure has a full life. I am sure she is smiling down from heaven
A light in the universe has gone out, my friend Debbie is gone. I’ve always felt fortunate to be one of the people she called on. What I take away from Debbie is to never give up. I love you Debbie and will always remember the time we shared. Sharon Salter Scott
Debbie was a unique individual and Debbie was SPECIAL to me. I can write with confidence that I am not alone and that many others share these thoughts. She and I met at St. James A.M.E. Church, (where her grandfather had once been a minister) in Sunday school. Our families were long time family friends. One day after church, Debbie came to my house to play. We were both in second grade. It was the first many visits, nor was I a stranger at the Cooper household.
Debbie was creative, brilliant, hilarious, and musical to say the least. She played and practiced the clarinet, though she loved that acoustic guitar of hers! Debbie also liked to read.
She made friends easily. A mutual friend and I were sharing a couple days ago. She said Debbie had introduced her to girls (now women) that are still her friends. I concur! Debbie was a special friend that introduced me to special people that have become lifelong friends, “The Group”.
Debbie Cooper taught me how to do the “Funky Broadway”, “Philly Dog” and the “Skate”.
She showed me how to comb my hair and dress. Arby’s has the meat, Debbie had the clothes, oh yeah!
A week before Debbie’s passing, we conversed on the phone. She had me “cracking up”! She was naturally good humored. As I mentioned previously, the chick was hilarious!!! As we talked, I noticed the speed of Debbie’s conversation was rhythmic and at a quickened pace I hadn’t heard in a few years. I shared my observation with her. No, she had noticed, but she was glad to know.
That was the last time we talked, but I don’t want that to will be our last conversation. Laughing and talking with Debbie was some some kind of special.
I LOVE YOU DEBBIE COOPER!!
Deborah and l have been friends since the 3rd grade. We just went over our whole life about two weeks before she passed away. We talked about the times her and l would walk from my house on Fuller to her house on Central to the Oxford ice skating rink. I ask her, why were we the only 2 people in our group of friends that use to walk every weekend to the Oxford skating rink? she told me we did it because we were Fools! Lol! l had many great days with Deborah, I miss her so much! She told me she loved talking to me because l made her laugh. R l P Jackie, Jermaine, and family, Deborah was a very strong and Beautiful Person. XoXo
Always there 4 me love ya miss u auntie squeaky
Debbie was my dear friend. From Brownies to sleepovers to the Gremlin. We had some great times. We shared many highs and some lows. I will miss her dearly. She is resting now and joins my Angels who watch over me daily. All my love, support, and condolences to Jackie, Jermain, and all of Debbie's friends and family.
I’ve been friends with Deb since kindergarten. She used to carry me on her back to Maxfield and we’re friends since. Condolences to Jackie, my prayers are with you.
