COOPER - Juanita "Nita" Cooper, 72, passed away Wednesday evening, January 18, 2012 at her Yulee residence. Mrs. Cooper was born August 26, 1939 in Washington, D.C. and moved to Yulee, FL in 1992 from Charleston, SC.
She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Fernandina Beach and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mrs. Cooper was a devout Catholic and well known for her generosity. She helped anyone who asked and never turned anyone away. She was an avid volunteer, volunteering at Yulee elementary school and various cancer organizations including "The Pink Ladies." She also enjoyed cooking.
Mrs. Cooper was predeceased by a daughter, Renee Cooper. She is survived by her devoted husband, James "Jimmy" Cooper, Sr. They would have been married 51 years on March 25. Also surviving are a son, James Cooper, Jr. of Yulee, FL; a daughter, Cheryl "Sherry" Galvan, also of Yulee; a brother, Kenny Wilkins; a God daughter, Sonia Nester; eight grandchildren, Desiree Perry, Andrew Adams, Kindra Adams, Andrea Adams, Austin Falls, Citoria Nester, Ruger Nester and Amanda Arguello; and eight great grandchildren.
The family is having a Memorial Gathering at 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, at their home located at 86095 Merrylene Road in Yulee. For directions please call the residence at 904-225-2997
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to be made to the Juanita Cooper Memorial Fund at First Coast Community Bank.