Vernan Merciline Cooper-Jonas Obituary
The world bids farewell to Vernan Merciline Cooper-Jonas (Cahokia, Illinois), departing on March 23, 2026 at the age of 89. Vernan leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vernan Merciline Cooper-Jonas or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Alvin Jones, Jonah Jones, Finch Jones, J. B. Jones Jr. and Joyce Turner (Henry); her children, Karen Diane Byrum, Napoleon Cooper (Chuck), Darryl C. Cooper and Derrick C. Cooper Sr.; her stepson Keith Pleasant; her grandson Derrick Cooper Jr. (Rick); and her siblings-in-law, James Cooper, Helen Cooper, Diane Jones, Corine Moore, Mary Mack, Birteal Whitlock and Lula Mae Bonds.
She is survived by: her children, Venessa Cooper, Kenneth Cooper Sr. (Dinnia) and Jeffrey Cooper (Janice); her children-in-law, Robert Byrum Jr., Sharon Cooper and Annie Cooper; her siblings, Charles Jones (Carrie), James Jones and Carolyn Porter (Darryl); her siblings-in-law, Louise Jones, Bobbie Cooper-Morris, Lorene Cooper and Willie Cooper (Deloris); and her nieces, Kimberly Jonas and Terrie Allen. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.
