Shirley Cooper

July 11, 1936 - November 1, 2020

Shirley Ann Cooper, age 84, of Laurel, DE went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2020 surrounded by her children. Born in Laurel, Delaware on July 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William and Lily Massey (Hitchens). She is survived by her two sons, Alton Cooper Jr. (Debbie), Richard Cooper (Wanda), and her daughter Betty Passwaters (Norman), son in law William Bailey, 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Alton Cooper Sr. “Henny”, in 2003, her daughter Sharon Bailey in 2018, and her two beloved sisters. Shirley spent most of her life raising children and chickens in Laurel, Delaware. She was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan and Washington Redskins fan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to live music and eating out at her favorite restaurants. She will be greatly missed, but her family has found comfort knowing she has been reunited with her loved ones. A walk through viewing will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 11am-12pm at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, Delaware 19956. Due to the Covid-19 requirements, masks and social distancing will be required. A graveside will follow at 12:30 pm in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Laurel. Pastor Rebecca Rollins will officiate.