Dorothy Cooper

Dorothy Vera Roman Cooper, 90, of Poteau, OK, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. Dorothy was born May 2, 1923 in Wynoka, Oklahoma to Wilbur Clyde Roman and Ruth Irene Mercer Roman.  She graduated from Excelsior High School in Cromwell, Oklahoma in 1941.   Dorothy married Cleo Cooper May 18, 1941.

Cleo and Dorothy were long time residents of Poteau, Oklahoma where Cleo taught wood shop and Dorothy served as administrative secretary to the Superintendent of Poteau schools for many years.   She was an active long time member of the First Baptist Church, Poteau, Oklahoma.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Cleo, her father, mother , loving step mother and 2 brothers.

Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Sharon Cooper of Santa Fe, New Mexico, daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Calvin Ray of Houston, Texas, and daughter Debbie Cooper of Henderson, Texas; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 19 at First Baptist Church, Poteau. with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery - Gilmore, OK.  The family will be at the fellowship hall  from noon until service time to visit with friends and enjoy refreshments.

In lieu of flowers contribution to your favorite charity.