In Memory Of
Rita Jean Cooper
1927
2022
Rita Jean Cooper
October 14, 1927 — August 31, 2022
Rita Jean Cooper, 94, of Overland Park, passed away on August 31, 2022, at Advent Health South.
She was born on October 14, 1927, to Hobson and Georgia (Sanders) Hansford in Cleveland, Ohio.
On June 24,1950, she married Edward Cooper, and they made their home in Houston, TX and Overland Park, KS.
She was a member of The Presbyterian Church, and she enjoyed dancing, puzzles and reading books.
She is survived by her children Pat Fryberger of Overland Park, KS, Ben (Jody) Cooper of Houston, TX and Tom (Marge) Boxley of Scottsdale, AZ, grand-children Leah, Katy, Robin, Julie, Keith & Chett, great-grandchildren Cooper, Tatum, Lanie, Bryce, Brandy. Sister Carol Merkle of Cleveland, OH. Her good friend and dancing partner George Moser.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 2006.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on Saturday, October 22 starting at 12:00pm and going throughout the day. Everyone is welcome.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To leave a message of condolence for Rita's family, or to share a special memory, visit the guestbook below.
She was born on October 14, 1927, to Hobson and Georgia (Sanders) Hansford in Cleveland, Ohio.
On June 24,1950, she married Edward Cooper, and they made their home in Houston, TX and Overland Park, KS.
She was a member of The Presbyterian Church, and she enjoyed dancing, puzzles and reading books.
She is survived by her children Pat Fryberger of Overland Park, KS, Ben (Jody) Cooper of Houston, TX and Tom (Marge) Boxley of Scottsdale, AZ, grand-children Leah, Katy, Robin, Julie, Keith & Chett, great-grandchildren Cooper, Tatum, Lanie, Bryce, Brandy. Sister Carol Merkle of Cleveland, OH. Her good friend and dancing partner George Moser.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 2006.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on Saturday, October 22 starting at 12:00pm and going throughout the day. Everyone is welcome.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To leave a message of condolence for Rita's family, or to share a special memory, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rita Jean Cooper, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)
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