Shirley Jean Cooper

Cooper, Shirley Jean - age 89, formerly of Grand Blanc, passed away August 26, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, August 28, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church - The Little Church, 1991 N. Hacker Road, Howell, MI. 48843 with Fr. Francis George officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Howell. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 PM Friday until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Shirley to the Alzheimer's Association (Alzheimer's Association ).

Shirley was born June 28, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Yeany) Wolfgang. She graduated from Wilson HIgh School and went on to attend Youngstown University. Shirley worked at Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America but her proudest title was "mom' as she not only raised her children but eventually operated a day care and nurtured many more. She was a past member of the Red Hat Society and was known to be very social. In her younger years, Shirley played the accordion, sang, and danced. Shirley had a keen eye for home decorating and flower arrangements and when time allowed, she loved playing MahJong. Above all, Shirley loved her family very much and was equally faithful to her love of God.

Surviving is her beloved husband, Charles. Children, Gary Cooper; David (Marie) Cooper; Cherie Cooper (Mike) King. Grandchildren, Zachary Konchan; Daniel Konchan; Sean Cooper; Katie Cooper; Hannah Cooper; Josh King; Jenna King. Shirley will be welcomed into heaven by her parents; daughter, Karen (Cooper) Konchan. Siblings, Gladys (Wolfgang) Anderson; Elenore (Wolfgang) Tobias; George "Bud" A. Wolfgang.

Online tributes and condolences may be shared on Shirley's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com