Lavina Marie Cooper's Obituary
Lavina Marie Cooper, age 96, of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Albion, MI, on June 17, 1922, daughter of the late Abner and Mabel (Crosier) Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Cooper, her daughter and son-in-law, Jennie Mae and Ben Parker; her Aunt Laura Waples and her brother Norman Pratt.
Mrs. Cooper retired several years ago after 25 years of service as the town secretary for the Town of Georgetown, DE. She loved animals of all kinds, however, her most precious time was when she was with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Mona Lou Cooper of Millsboro, DE; her son, Mitch Cooper (Linda) of Georgetown; four grandchildren: Wayne Michael Parker (Teresa), Chip Illian (Tammy), Scott Illian (Karin), and Timothy Benchoff; ten great grandchildren: Tucker, Craig, Justin (Beth), Lauren, Jordan, Paige, Logan, Harold, Ethan, and Emma; and three great-great grandchildren: Scarlet, Vivian and Tristan Kole.
Private funeral services and burial were held at Union Cemetery, Georgetown, DE.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Brandywine Valley SPCA of Georgetown, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963
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