Thelma Cooper

Thelma Cooper, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2026.  She was born in Joker, West Virginia on April 30, 1930, to the late Theodore and Rutherford Buck and was the oldest of twelve children. She was a resident of Clinton for 63 years.

Thelma retired from Wright Tool and was a member of Barberton First Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. 

Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Thelma is survived by her children, Gary (Pat), Mike (Penni) and Nancy (Rodney) Kelly; grandchildren, Angela (Joe), Amanda, Andrea (Mitch), Heath (Amy), Brandon and Bethany (Justin); great-grandchilden, Samantha (Josh), Jacob, Alexis, Taylor, Brecken and Maelyn; great-great-grandson, Dean; siblings, Denzyl, Donald, Charles, Delbert and Delma; brother-in-law, Ronnie Whipkey; along with other family members and friends. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Pleasant Pointe for the care and support that Thelma and her family received. 

Thelma’s funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12 Noon at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.  Calling hours will be on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Barberton First Church of Christ, 552 Harvard Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203.

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