Voncile

Cooper

Obituary

First Lady

Voncile Cooper

April 24th, 1949 ~ June 27th, 2017

Matthew 25:21

H is Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

F irst Lady Voncile Cooper was born on April 24th, 1949 to the late Magelean and Luther Stewart in Sunflower, Alabama; She attended the Harper High School in Jackson, Alabama, graduating in 1968.  She attended Bronx Community College, attended and graduated from Bergen Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in 1998, and was licensed in Group Teacher Approval at States Child Care Center.

Voncile was introduced to the Reverend Willie Moses Cooper through his Aunt Ollie Topping.  She suggested Voncile would be a good wife for him.  Willie was a single father who was trying to balance raising his three children Clarence, Willie and Louvenji "LuLu"; taking care of their home, and his Flock at Little Widows Mite Baptist Church. Voncile being the woman she was took on the role of mother to his children, took care of their home and helped with the church. Needless to say, this was not an easy task; Yet she did it and selflessly. Willie and "Bunni" fell in love and were united in marriage on November 14th, 1980; to this union their son Jacob was born.

Voncile was a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey residing at 21 Beveridge Street for thirty ~ one years. Working as a Travel Agent, travel to many places. Voncile started a group of over 55 people and began her adventures abroad. She visited every Caribbean island, Europe, Hawaii, Canada, Barcelona, Rome, Sicily, Venice, and Bermuda so many times that Willie can't even remember. She also worked at Shelter Our Sisters, offering guidance and help to young women and families in need. Voncile loved working with the elderly and children.  So much so that she started a group called United Youth Outreach and Senior Outreach Group.

First Lady Voncile Cooper was President of The Little Widows Mite Baptist Church Usher Board for forty~five years, Trustee and Secretary for forty~five years, a Youth Director for thirty~five years, Senior Director for six years, and Coordinator for several of the Church functions.  She fulfilled her duties above and beyond what was expected of her.  Voncile loved the Lord and it showed in everything she did.

There were four things Voncile loved, and she loved them dearly. They were her Husband Willie, Son Jacob, Grandson Jacob Jr., and The Church. All of Vonciles' grandchildren were near and dear to her heart. She would move mountains and more for them and all who knew her know it too.

First Lady Vonciele Cooper leaves to cherish her memories her beloved husband of thirty~one years Reverend, Willie Moses Cooper, children Jacob M. Cooper, Clarence E. Cooper, Willie M. Cooper, Louvenji "LuLu" Cooper, and Keisha Topping. Grandchildren Jacob M. Cooper Jr., Javaun N. Cooper, Jerrell Cooper, Cherrelle Cooper, Alvia Cooper, Akyra Cooper, Mia Rump and Kaileyn J. Cooper. Siblings Luther M. (Rose) Stewart, Vincey M. (Lonnie) Thomas, and Kenneth (Linda) Stewart. Sister-in-Law Sandra Stewart.  A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Voncile is predeceased by her siblings Gloria Ruiz, Lewis Stewart, W. Calthy C.  (Delores) Stewart and Clifton Stewart.