Patricia Cooper
Patricia Cooper
Patricia Cooper
1959-2016
Patricia “Patty” Reid Cooper, 57, went home to be with her heavenly Father Friday Nov. 25, 2016, after fighting her courageous battle with cancer.
Mrs. Cooper was born March 20, 1959, in Arlington to James M. Reid and Fern Sallings Reid. She attended Wills Point Schools where she participated as a member of the volleyball team, twirler and cheerleader.
Her 38-year career was in the oil and gas industry and was last employed as a GEO Science Technician at Energen Resources in Midland. She was an active member of the Mid-Cities Community Church in Midland. There she lovingly served in the children’s ministry.
In March of this year, the children awarded her with “Shiver Me Timbers” award. In her own words, “It was one of the greatest awards I have ever received in life.” She loved animals of every sort and had a soft spot for any dog needing a home. Her sense of humor was remarkable and she brought joy to those close her.
She married Bobby L. Cooper on April 13, 2001, in Albany.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Fern Sallings Reid; maternal grandparents, Sterling and Virgie Sallings; paternal grandparents, Roscoe and Georgia Reid; and nephew Jason Parvin.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Cooper; daughter, Kristen Dodge of Nacogdoches and son ,Aaron Dodge of McKinney; her father, James M. Reid of Mesquite; sisters, Pam Reid of Wills Point and Debbie Reid Martin of Rockwall; niece, Tracy Butler of Rockwall; nephew, Justin Martin of Royse City; great- nephews, Chase Butler and Peyton Martin both of Rockwall; great- niece, Keeley Parvin of Rockwall, ;mother-in-law, Barbara Cooper of Albany; and numerous other loved ones.
In lieu of flowers she had requested donations be made in her name to your local Animal Shelter.
Per her request there will be a Celebration of Life Service at the Lake Tawakoni Bass Club at 2448 Arrow Lane in Quinlan from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 17, 2016. She requested everyone celebrate her life by sharing their funniest moments spent with her, a barbeque lunch and plenty of laughter. Those who desire may bring an adult beverages of their choice.
