Rita F. Cooper Obituary (1960

Rita F. Cooper 60 of Pontiac, IL died Tuesday September 15, 2020 at 11:25 PM at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials in Rita's name may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements. Rita was born on July 4, 1960 in Chicago, IL a daughter of Paul and Marie (Hughs) Moore. She married Frank D. Cooper on March 6, 1979 in Crossville, TN. He survives in Pontiac, IL. Also surviving are four children: Danny (Ruth) Cooper of Fairbury, IL, Rainy Cooper of Bloomington, IL. Kelly (Brad) Gant of Fairbury, IL and Violet Cooper of Bloomington, IL; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; four sisters: Shirley Slayton of Alabama, Anna Houston of Crossville, TN, Joyce Davis of Crossville, TN and Barbara Cooper of Piper City, IL; two brothers: Nathan Moore of Jamestown, TN and Kenny Moore of Crossville, TN. Rita was preceded in death her parents and one brother: James Moore. Rita was educated in Tennessee schools and was a CNA for 32 years.