Melba Cooper

Melba Louise Scroggins Cooper, 71, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in Poteau, OK.  Melba was born July 17, 1941 in Cameron, OK to William Thay & Rosie Mae (Potter) Scroggins.  She was retired from General Telephone. Melba was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Ray Scroggins and great grandson, Caden Duane Goins.

She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Ann Cooper of Panama, OK, Cindi Leigh Chiatovich of Fontana, CA; son, Edwin Richard Cooper of Spiro, OK; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Kenneth Wayne Scroggins, of Mesa, AZ, Curtis Bryan Scroggins of Ft. Smith, AR; sister, Ramona Lynn Goodrich of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be held 10 am, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Greenhill Baptist Church in Cameron, OK