Oct 21, 1930 – Feb 8, 2019
Illa J. Cooper, A.K.A. “Nana” Oct 21, 1930 – Feb 8, 2019. Omaha, NE. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Fannie Connerly, the love of her life, husband Frederick Cooper, sister Mallie Freeman, brothers Alfred, Frank Jr, and Calvin Connerly, her one and only loving daughter Denise R. Baker, son-in-law Leroy S. Baker, Sr., nieces Willena Webb and Sherry Elliott, nephew Willie Freeman, great-nephews Jamar Fields and Micheal Morris.
Illa was surrounded with love by her family when she departed her life on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 3:08 a.m., at Immanuel Fontenelle Nursing Home. She leaves to cherish her many loving memories to her four grandchildren, Michelle (Tony), Leroy Jr, Brian Sr. (Kisha), and Andre. Five Great- Grandchildren Alex, Jeremy, Brianna, Brian Jr, Donte’, two great- great grandchildren Kamarra, and Iviona. Niece Valerie (Ed) Darwin and Nephew Allen Connerly. Special thanks to Nena Nelson for being her caregiver for many years.
In-laws of North Carolina: Charles (Bernell) Cooper, Neal Cooper, Shirley Cooper, Gregory (Vanvella) Cooper, JoAnn Graves, Clyde (Annie) Johnson, Allene Galbreath, Cynthia Cooper, James (Edna B) Cooper
And a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, extended grandchildren, extended great-grandchildren, other relatives and special friends
Wake: Friday, February 15th 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Service: Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Feb. 16th, 2019
Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave., Omaha NE
Repass: Lothrop Social Hall – 3232 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE
Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ms Dunstone
My name is Donna Hoyer. I am the lady who knocked on your door last Monday and offered to share a scripture. I have thought about you often after seeing your grief at the death of your husband. I am very sorry for your loss. I wanted to send this recent copy of the Awake “Help for those who Grieve”. It includes 12 things a person can do to help cope with grief. I hope this will be helpful.
God Bless , Thank you!
Ms. Illa I loved you as if you was own grandma I enjoyed every moment with you we danced we laughed we even cried together you would tell us how much you appreciated us I knew when I first met you you was a fighter. You stayed laughing with me times I would say grandma you be here when I get back ok I’m of these days you be here okay … you said I’ll try I said you have no choice because I’m coming back for you girl !!! Lol you said I was your favorite yeah I think so lol I love you ms.illa and thank you for being you a strong black women even in hard times … watch over your beautiful family ms.illa they will need you to guide them every step of the way but you only two steps behind love you always and forever in my heart my baby ms.illa xoxoxo
Awww, we love you all! Thank you for the amazing care!
We will honor and cherish the memories!