Birdia

Cooper

Birdia Lee Cooper of Rockford departed this earthly life April 13, 2020. She was born November 12, 1942 in Lester, Arkansas the daughter of Esau Sr. and Dilcy Lilly. Birdia lived in Rockford 68 years coming from Arkansas. She married John Cooper August 16, 1963 of this union six children were born. Bridia was employed by the City of Rockford Head Start Program many years. She was a member of Miles Memorial C.M.E. Church, where she served as a Missionary, Trustee, Steward, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent;, and Class Leader. Birdia was also a member of the Washington Park Improvement Association. She graduated from East High School.
Birdia leaves to cherish many loving memories, her husband of 57 years, John Sr.; 3sons, Gordan (April), Anthony (Jennifer) and Thomas (Tamia) Cooper; 2 daughters, Tiana (Earl) McCall and Cheryl Cooper; 25 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, son, John Cooper Jr. 5 brothers and 4sisters.
Moving visitation no seating will be available and no gather will be allowed inside or outside , Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.