Brenda Mary Cooper

With deepest sympathy, We at Graham and Godwin Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Ms. Brenda Mary Cooper affectionately known as “Bren” of Salters, South Carolina.

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Life Reflections

Brenda Mary Cooper was born to Clara Hannah and Joseph Cooper, Sr. on December 25, 1963. Making her presence in this world an extra special gift indeed.

"Bren"

she was affectionately known was reared in Brooklyn, New York, but enjoyed summers in the south where she called home. She attended the public schools of Brooklyn and she graduated from Clara Barton high school in 1976. Brenda continues to further her education, and attended NYU and receive her bachelor's of science and business administration. Soon after she acquired her credentials as a New York City correctional officer

the New

York City Department of

correction Academy. She was recognized by the state of New York, receiving the highest honors in regard to her position. She remains employee until September 11 World trade center attacks where officers were located. Ultimately becoming an iconic survivor this unfortunate tragedy accelerated her retirement and relocation, home to South Carolina. Survived but not unharmed.

Bren never met a stranger. Never saw a problem she couldn't fix or a song she couldn't dance to. Brenda accepted the Lord it's our life in the early 2000 and continued to worship the Lord even in the Mist of her illness. She laid the foundation and set the standard bar for her family to carry style and grace.

December 21, 2023, at 3:00 PM Thursday afternoon read to her the trumpets of God's Army call her name with the Lord as she gained her wings nestled and well cared for in the home of her daughter Phylicia and son-in-law Jimmy after a long battle with PTSD and early onset, dementia with seizures results of the 911 trauma.

She is preceded in death by her two siblings; Katina and Curtis Hannah.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories an infectious spirit, a daughter, Phylicia (Jimmy) Wall of the home and Salters, South Carolina, a son, Joval, Johnson of Charlotte, North Carolina, bonus daughter, Teonna Johnson of Florence SC, Michael E Johnson (Kymya) Ir of Jber, Alaska; Grandchildren: Jazara, Janiya, Jamal, Jimmy, Taylar and Alexandria Wall of the home; Mikayla and Matthew Johnson of JBER, Alaska; Brother Joseph Cooper Jr., of Greenville, SC, Christopher (Letha) Hannah, of Lake City, SC, Jennifer Cooper of Florence,SC Gary Cooper, of New Jersey; Uncle Everette (Tracy) Hannah of Cades,SC and a host of Uncles and Aunt from Lake City, Georgetown, Columbia and New York; God children D'onthony Grate, Dorian Hannah, Krystal Epps, and Zaterria Thames; Special to her heart Cousin Chandra Hannah Daughters in love Tiffani Smith, Imani Williams, and April Smith and host of Nieces,Nephews, Cousins, and friends; Dear to her heart's frien but Divine Sisters Melissa Sheppard, Barbara Kennedy, Gayla Garland, and Margo Hankinson.

Live life as Brenda would with Style, Grace, and Worship. Dance to the music when you can and adhere to the values of the lord as she did. May God bless you all and cherish your memories of Ms. Brenda Cooper.