Gwen Cooper James's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Gwen Cooper James

June 27, 1942 - June 5, 2025 (82 years old)

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Gwen Cooper James's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home

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Gwen Cooper James

June 27, 1942 - June 5, 2025 (82 years old)

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Gwen Cooper James Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 5, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gwen Cooper James (Hattiesburg, Mississippi). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mabel Cooper and Dewey Cooper. She is survived by: her children, Jeff James, Mark (Gwyn James), Deanna Fortenberry Martino, Debra (Steve Weldon), Dean Fortenberry and David (Kim Fortenberry); her grandchildren, Joel James, Josh James, Jessica James Howell, Sheldon James, Neilee James Zeisloft (Ben), Mason James, Lara Thrash, Paul Carney (Katrina), Lindsay Weldon, Sommer Grace Higginbotham (Patrick), Ashley Bryant and Bailey Guice (Chad); and her pet Bows. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Pine Belt Foundation, 1501 Adeline St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401, for the Gwen and Bob James United Way Endowment Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home



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Temple Baptist Church
5220 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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June 09

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Temple Baptist Church
5220 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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