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 TaCC6earers JActive J^ephews J-fonorary Veacons & 'BrotherfioocC jCoraC attendants tNieces 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 Moodys funeraCTCome 201 Church St., CCaxton, (gCA 30417 912 739-4932