Cooper, Illa J.

Oct 21, 1930 – Feb 8, 2019

Illa J. Cooper, A.K.A.
"Nana" Oct 21, 1930 – Feb 8, 2019. Omaha, NE. She is preceded in
death by her parents, Frank & Fannie Connerly, the love of her life,
husband Frederick Cooper, sister Mallie Freeman, brothers Alfred, Frank Jr, and
Calvin Connerly, her one and only loving daughter Denise R. Baker, son-in-law
Leroy S. Baker, Sr., nieces Willena Webb and Sherry Elliott, nephew Willie
Freeman, great-nephews Jamar Fields and Micheal Morris.

Illa was surrounded with love by
her family when she departed her life on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 3:08
a.m., at Immanuel Fontenelle Nursing Home. She leaves to cherish her many
loving memories to her four grandchildren, Michelle , Leroy Jr, Brian Sr.
, and Andre. Five Great- Grandchildren Alex, Jeremy, Brianna, Brian Jr,
Donte’, two great- great grandchildren Kamarra, and Iviona. Niece Valerie
Darwin and Nephew Allen Connerly. Special thanks to Nena Nelson for being her
caregiver for many years.

In-laws of North Carolina:
Charles Cooper, Neal Cooper, Shirley Cooper, Gregory
Cooper, JoAnn Graves, Clyde Johnson, Allene Galbreath, Cynthia Cooper,
James Cooper

And a host of great-nieces,
great-nephews, extended grandchildren, extended great-grandchildren, other
relatives and special friends

Wake: Friday, February 15th 5:00
– 7:00 p.m.

Service: Saturday, 10:00 a.m.,
Feb. 16th, 2019

Roeder Mortuary - 4932 Ames Ave.,
Omaha NE

Repass: Lothrop Social Hall -
3232 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery