Saturday, JuCy 24, 2021
11:00 JA.M.
J-Cagan TempCe (grace DeCiverance Cfiurcfi
954 firetower 'RcC
CCaxton, Qdt
'Bishop James C. JCagan, Tastor
Tastor Brandon Lewis, BuCogist
'ReverendJACvin IViCCiams, Tresider
Interment - Jfistoric Mt. TCeasant Cemetery
CeCehration of Life
for
Mrs. Beret ha Lav ant Cooper
March 1, 1943 - JuCy 14, 2021
OBitnary
I have fought a good fight; 1 have finished my course, 1 have kept the
faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which
the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me
only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Mrs. Beretha Lavant Cooper was born March 1, 1943 in Liberty County
to the late Lavander and Mary Lavant. She transitioned to eternal life
Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Beretha attended Evans County High School, Claxton, GA. She was
married to the late Elzie Cooper for sixty years. She was known as his
(Queen Bea). They raised a loving daughter, Carolyn.
She was employed at the Claxton Manufacturing Co. for 21 years and
Ithaca Industry, Glennville for 15 years. Bea was a sitter for 4 years, a
foster parent to 10 or more young men, a sitter for Ed. Bradley and was
Benjamin Bradleys (Granny Bea), She raised her granddaughter, Nicole
Cooper Leak.
Sister Cooper joined the family of First African under the leadership of
Pastor R.A. Lawrence. She served faithfully on the Ushers ministry for
30 plus years, other service positions were Finance, Trustee and Mission
Ministries. Under the leadership of Pastor Clarence (Teddy) Williams,
she attended the Ushers Ministry Conference of the GMBC for 10 years
and completed training and received her pin. She was a dedicated
Sunday School student.
She loved her family and friends. Mrs. Bea was a straight- forward
person known to some as BEATITUDE and Queen Bea. She was a
Phenomenal Woman. She was Aunt Bea to all her nieces and nephews.
Throughout her travels she touched the lives of numerous people in
unique ways. Her hobby was fishing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Elzie Cooper; 2
sisters, LeVerna Palmer, Betty Sanders; 2 step-sons, Harold and David
Cooper; a daughter-in-law, Tracy Cooper; 3 Brother-in-laws; 2 sister-
in-laws.
Her flight into the presence of God has left a huge void to those she
loved. She is survived by her daughter. Rev. Carolyn (Andrew) Green,
Claxton, GA; Step-Son, Steven (Janet) Cooper, Boynton Beach,
Florida; Step Daughter, Harriet White, Lauderhill, Florida; Daughter-
in-law, Lela M. Cooper, Plantation, Florida; Grands, Andy, Derrick G.,
Markee, Candace, Sharee, Derrick C, Tiffany, Nicole, Steven, Alonda,
Isaiah; 11 great grands; Sister, Wilhemena (Junior) Palmer; Aunt,
Lucille Mikel; Sister-in-law, Rosa Lee Moss, all of Claxton, GA; Ruth
Stewart, Glennville, GA; wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, God
children. Bishop Albert and Alice Cooper, Fort Pierce, Florida;
Benjamin Bradley, Claxton, GA; Ramonie Farlow, Glennville, GA;
Shoya Collins, Zayden Mills, both of Claxton, GA
Eye Hath Not Seen
Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, neither hath it entered
into the heart of man. The things which God hath prepared for
them that love him. 1 Cor. 2:9
They tell me of a land so fair.
Unseen by mortal eyes.
Where Spring in fadeless beauty blooms.
Beneath unclouded skies.
They tell me of a land so fair.
Where all is light and song.
Where angel choirs their anthems join
With yonder blood-washd throng.
No radiant beams from sun or moon
Adorn that land so fair.
For He who sits upon the throne
Shines forth resplendent there.
O land of light and love and joy.
Where comes no night of care.
What will our song of triumph be
When we shall enter there!
Fannie J. Crosby
Order of Service
Processional
Hymn..................................................Musician
Scripture and Prayer
Old Testament.............................Dr. Anthony Benjamin
New Testament...............................Rev. Joseph Roberts
Invocation................................Minister Brenda Greene
Solo
Brother Ben Deloach
Reflections (Limit 2 Minutes)
As a Neighbor............................ Evangelist Leah Davis
Nieces.........................................Monica Everett
As a Church Member.........................Deacon Willie J. Hall
Selection......................First African & Community Choir
Obituary...................................Read Silent (Soft Music)
Resolution.................................Sister Patricia Milton
Acknowledgements....................Moodys Funeral Home Staff
Selection........................First African &. Community Choir
Ushers Tribute
Eulogy.....................................Pastor Brandon Lewis
Viewing
Recessional
Interment
J-fistoric Mt. TCeasant Cemetery
'THefamiCy wiCCshare repast according to CDC guideCines at the
peCCowship JAnnex, Jirst African M.'B. Church

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JAc^nowCedgements
With Grateful Appreciation
dfiefamiCy of Mrs. 'Beretfia Lavant Cooper wisH to
express our appreciation for aCC the prayers, Cove,
and acts of kindness shown during her iCCness and our
time of Bereavement. May (godBCess and Keep you.
To Mary IVade, Mrs. Sandra CoCCins, Community
J-Cospice Care, yidaCia, Qa., South Qa. graphics,
Tfarrys "Restaurant, Mrs. Tat SAngeCs for Care,
BaxCey, Qa., Bast or Lewis and first JfricanfamiCy,
Bishop James C. Tfagan andTfagan TempCe Qrace
VeCiverance famiCy, Tfagan, QSA
SpeciaC Thanks
TrofessixmaCServices 'EntrustedTo
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