Linda Cooper

COOPER

Linda May Cooper (Martin) was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 12, 1945 to Hugh and Bernice Martin. She was one of 18 children and treasured her memories growing up on Hanna Drive. She passed away on December 29 in the loving care of the Kobacker House with family around her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Martin and father, Hugh Martin and brothers; Lewis Martin and David Martin and sisters, Patricia Davidson and Jean Carr and granddaughter, Braelynn Cooper. She is survived by sisters; Mollie Ellis, Pam Clements, Connie Lategano, June Martin and Mary Berry.  She is also survived by brothers; Hugh Martin, Jr., James Martin, Ben Martin, Paul Martin, Richard Martin, John Martin, George Martin, and Dan Martin. She is also survived by her children; Clarence Cooper, Sarabeth Thompson, Lora Bayati, Bobby Cooper, Clinton Cooper and Chuck Cooper.  There are 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren who will be missing her loud laugh. After raising her 6 children, Linda entered the work force and eventually retired from Meijer, Inc.  In her retirement, she administered several online groups researching family histories, editing/restoring old photographs and connecting family members searching for loved ones. She was a strong woman who lived a hard life while laughing and dancing through it all. She would do anything to help a person in need and she will be greatly missed. Private services are planned with family. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43214.