of Paris, AR
July 21, 1957 - August 4, 2013
Vicki June (Young) Cooper, 56 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Fort Smith. She was born on July 21, 1957 in Pratt, Kansas to her parents, Kenneth and Ina (Waldeck) Young. She was retired from the Booneville Human Development Center and after retirement worked as a Chicken Farmer.
She is preceded in death by her father Kenneth Young; brother Kenneth Wayne Young and husband Roy ''Roho'' Cooper.
She is survived by her mother, Ina Young of Paris; sons, Benjamin Cooper of Paris and DeCoty Cooper of Spiro, Oklahoma; sister, Debra Gann and husband Charles of Paris; brother, David Young and wife Angela of Fort Smith; six nieces and nephews, 9 great nieces and nephews and one on the way.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at McVay Cemetery in Carbon City under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her nieces and nephews.
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6 Condolence(s)
David Young
Thursday, August 8, 2013
To my family…
We have all laughed and joked about our family being a dysfunctional zoo at times. Yes we are, but when it’s time for us to pull together we rally big. We draw on each other’s strengths.
For the past several years I have been called the rock of the family. I try my best to make things work for everyone. I wouldn't be as strong as I am if not for having been taught well by Zoo keepers...Mom and Dad!
Mom...Life has been very unfair for you to sit and watch 3 children, a son n law and a husband pass away from terrible illnesses. But you have managed to stay strong and be the foundation for our family. The Zoo keeper as I so Lovingly refer. I draw my strength from you. I LOVE YOU!!
Ben…As like grandma, life has been unfair to you. Losing both parents at such a young age. In your words to me the other day..."IT SUCKS "!!!
I have seen a Very Strong young man emerge from all your life’s injustices. We will get through this! I LOVE YOU!!!
Debbie. ..You have told and thanked me many times for giving you strength and being so supportive of you. Well Sis...I draw as much strength from you as you have me. Life's injustices teach us all...We can incur anything and life moves on! I LOVE YOU!!
To My Wonderful Wife (My Rock) and my Amazing kids. If it wasn't for the love and support I get from you, this Rock would have been reduced to a pile of pebbles a long time ago! I LOVE YOU ALL more than I can ever express!
Dad, Kenny, Vicki and Roho,
I know you are all free from pain and suffering. I'm sure you are running God’s Chicken Farm.
Please watch over the Zoo and take care of our family.
I MISS AND LOVE YOU ALL!
As for me...the Rock...I draw all my strength from the Zoo I call FAMILY!
And I have some AMAZING friends that have been there for me without reservation. There is No way I can THANK YOU enough...I LOVE YOU ALL!
Thank you
Deb
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Sis, thank you for the priceless memories that will always live on in my heart. Memories such as going with dad to the store, the one that never got in trouble, thus the name "Saint Victoria", rocking Michael when he had colic for hours, always being there for Phillip, Red Lobster, our last trip together to see Mt. Magazine Lodge to eat lunch, your homemade chicken and noodles at every family get together, the beef jerky that everyone received at Christmas, your unconditional love of every family member, and for giving us Ben, your wonderful, strong, loving son. I know you are with our brother and dad among others and enjoying a good game of rummy. You will always be missed, but I know I will see you again. I love you.
Melody Kirby
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
We will miss you, I have not known you for very long but I do know that you were a wonderful person and an awesome mother. Be with God and without pain and suffering. You will be missed dearly.
Jewell white
Monday, August 5, 2013
Ina, I.m so sorry for you to have lost your daughter. That must be the most difficult thing to endure. My prayers are with your family. God bless you.
Sue McGee
Monday, August 5, 2013
Ben,
We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You know you are in our prayers, and you know if you ever need anything, all you have to do is call.
Love,
Sue & Will
benjamin cooper
Monday, August 5, 2013
I will miss you so much I love you with all my heart give grandpa and dad a hug for me