Mary Fortune Cooper Obituary

Mary Fortune Cooper (Mayesville, South Carolina) passed away on July 15, 2026. Mary Fortune, born on April 29, 1932, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Fortune Cooper to show support.

Mary Fortune will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Mary Fortune will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Mary Fortune’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Torence Fortune and Susanna Fortune; her husband Romeo Cooper; and her daughter Patricia Chestnut. She is survived by: her children, Helen Williams and Wendell Fortune (Mercedes); and her stepchildren, Celestine Cooper and Ted Benjamin (Janie). She is also survived by eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.