Erma Adele Cooper (Holt)

Mrs. Erma Adele (Harris) Cooper passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family on December 10, 2021, at the age of 93 years old. She was born February 26, 1928, in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Floyd and Rhoda Harris, and was 1 of 7 children born to them.

She was a loving wife to her husband, Alpheus Cooper of 74 years and to this union became the mother to six beautiful children. She was blessed to be a mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother to her family. She was also a favorite aunt, cousin, and friend.

Erma was a dedicated member of Trinity A.M.E. Church in Lansing, Michigan under the leadership of Pastor Reed and currently Pastor Martin. She was a woman of faith and loved the Lord. Erma worked many years for Knapp’s, TRW Credit Bureau, and the Lansing School District before retiring.

Erma enjoyed having family gatherings and especially loved to hear her children sing with harmonious voices one of her favorite songs, “The Bells” and the “The Twelve Days of Christmas” during the Christmas season. She always shared good advice and offered words of wisdom and encouragement to those in need.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Alpheus Cooper; two daughters, Brenda (Harold) Speights and Deborah Cooper; three sons, Clifton (Marita) Cooper, Marc (Clarissa) Cooper, and Stacey (Gracey) Cooper; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Florine Roper and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Erma was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Cooper; parents, Floyd and Rhoda Harris; sisters, Rhea Harris, Agatha Jordan, Awanda Harris, and Bethany Clark; brothers, Harvey Harris, and Earl Harris, Sr.