Madeline L. Cooper's Obituary
Madeline L. Cooper, 77, of Iola passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Madeline was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 18, 1944 the daughter of Roy and Ruby Mae (Cash) Chapman.
On August 29, 1966 Madeline married Raymond E. Cooper. Madeline spent the next 55 years taking care of her family, loving and supporting each one of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, while working alongside and supporting her husband with the Hawley Honey Company. Madeline was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed going on long drives, working in her green house and yard. But most of all, she loved being with her family.
Survivors including her husband Raymond include:
Children:
Willis Vanderford of Ft. Scott, KS
Wayne Vandeford of Redfield, KS
Tammy Hoover of Mound City, KS
Penny Cooper of Iola, KS
Benita Moore of Iola, KS
Siblings:
Art Chapman of Ottawa, KS
Dee Chapman of Ottawa, KS
Charles Cash
Lonnie Cash of La Harpe, KS
13 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren
Madeline was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter Cassie Newman.
Cremation has been requested; no services planned at this time. Memorials have been suggested to the Seventh Day Adventist Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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