Norma Ann Cooper

Norma Ann Cooper, 79, of Osceola, passed away Oct. 16, 2023. Norma Ann was born Jan. 24, 1944, in Miami, Fla., to William and Verna Lambert. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree of science, as a result of attending the university she became a big Bulldog fan. Norma Ann taught in the science department at Osceola High School, Presbyterian Christian Academy and ANC combined for a total of 50 years. She was a published author. Her work can be found in a science textbook that is still being used for teachings at the high school. Norma Ann loved spending time with all of her family members, was very family orientated and patriotic, she was very supportive of all military branches, being a daughter, wife and grandmother to past veterans and present military personnel. She worked closely with the Air Force to establish a Jr. ROTC sect and was a member of the Jr. Auxiliary Club in Osceola. Norma Ann also loved going to sports games and loved water skiing where she won many awards and medals. She was a member of the bridge club, loved fishing, hunting and camping. Norma Ann was a stout believer in her faith and her church. She was also a former president of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce.

Norma Ann leaves behind her husband, Stan Cooper; son, Trey (Michelle) Johnson; grandchildren, Phil D. Johnson IV, Addison Johnson, Ashlyn Dixon, David Wilkey, Nate Wilkey, Lane Wilkey and Bo Moody; great-grandchildren, Kayden Desaix Wilkey, Noble Desaix Dixon and Karly Hope Wilkey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kimberly Ann Moody; and first husband, Phil Johnson.

A visitation will be held at Roller-Swift Funeral Home, Sunday, Oct. 22, from 5-7 p.m. The funeral service will be held at First Christian Church in Osceola, Monday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, send donations to the USO: www.uso.org/donate/. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com