Shirley Cooper Obituary

The passing of Shirley Cooper of Morton, Illinois occurred on June 1, 2026. Shirley, born on February 20, 1938, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Everett Hancock and Freda Mundon Hancock Sr.; her spouse Arley E. Cooper; and her brothers, Everett Jr., Charles, Donald, Richard and William Hancock.

She is survived by: her sons, Michael Cooper (Cindy) of Mapleton and Sam Cooper (Tanya) of Morton; her grandchildren, Everett Cooper (Tammy), Matthew Cooper, Dr. Tyler Cooper (Lauren Sesemann), Sydney Stevens (Michael), Dr. Trace Cooper (Samantha), Tess Cooper and Rhys Cooper; her great grandchildren, Brevin Greiner-Fortier (Emma), Aspen Fortier, Arley Stevens and Penelope Cooper; her brother John Hancock (Penny) of Mackinaw; and her sisters-in-law, Shirley and Nancy Hancock. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Illinois in honor of her late husband.