Joyce H. Cooper

Joyce H. Cooper, age 86, of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was born on January 20, 1934 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Martin and Lorene E. (Russell) Goins.

Joyce worked at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, and retired from Lawrenceville Industries. After retirement, she worked part-time for Golden Rule Insurance Company. She attended Bethel and St. James AME Churches. Joyce was a hard-working, pleasant, caring person who enjoyed her family and friends, along with a quiet lifestyle.

Preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Russell Goins and Kenneth Goins; and one sister, Kathleen Edwards.

Survivors include her three children, Eldon L. (Bonnie) Cooper, Jr. of Robinson, Illinois, Herman J. ‘Joe’ (Bobbie) Cooper of Patoka, Indiana, and Marta J. (Larry) Curry of Bridgeport, Illinois; two sisters, Sallee Walden of Princeton, Indiana and Marva Green of Lawrenceville, Illinois; one sister-in-law, Alvyna Goins of Lawrenceville, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Jesse J. (Emily) Cooper of Terre Haute, Indiana, Whitney L. Curry of Lawrenceville, Illinois, Shawn J. (Laura) Curry of Olympia, Washington, Stephanie (Craig) Weber of Robinson, Illinois, Stacy Stevens of Oblong, Illinois, Aleesha (Brandon) Hardiman of Princeton, Indiana, Joshua (Lindsay) Phelps of Princeton, Indiana, Amanda (Allen) Harris of Marion, Kentucky, and Bradley (Kara) Greenwell of Marion, Kentucky; 14 great-grandchildren; as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Private services for the family will be conducted at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Everyone is welcome to view the service on Saturday, December 05, 2020 at 11:00 AM CST with the following link: https://www.facebook.com/Emmons-Macey-Steffey-Funeral-Home-Burial-Cremation-Services-241234759332208/. A public burial will be conducted following the service at the Portee Cemetery. Extended family and friends are invited to a drive through visitation on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM CST at the funeral home. Please approach the funeral home from south 12th Street, and you will be directed by staff to pass through under the awning. Memorial donations may be made to the Bridgeport Senior Citizens or the United Methodist Village-Activity Department.