Wanda Nell (Barker) Cooper

Wanda Nell Cooper, 89, of Marble Hill, passed away on December 16, 2023 at the Stonebridge Nursing Home. She was born on November 12, 1934, to the late James and Bertha (Goad) Barker, in Lexington, TN. She attended grade school in Kennett, MO.

Wanda worked as a real estate agent for over 20 years in Aurora, IL. After leaving Aurora in 1990, she moved to Marble Hill, and opened up an antique shop in Cape Girardeau, called “Cooper’s Collectibles.” She ran the antique shop from 1990 until 2005, when she retired. Wanda was well loved by all of her family, and highly thought of by those who knew her.

She is survived by: one son: Jacky Neal Cooper of Geneva, IL; two brothers: James Barker Sr. and Joe Barker Sr. of Glen Allen, MO; two sisters: Linda (Joe) Russell of Glen Allen, MO, Brenda (Bill) Miller of Marble Hill, MO; 5 grandchildren: Christopher, Tracy, Heidi, Alexandra and Jenna; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a few very close friends.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; one son: Thomas Cooper; two brothers: Clinton and Donald Barker; one sister: Rosemary Barker; and one grandchild: Sarah Cooper.

The Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, MO, is assisting the family during this time. Wanda’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at the Outreach Worship Center in Marble Hill, MO, on January 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM. 

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