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Elouise Cooley went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on November 21, 2022. After a year and a half battle with Parkinson’s disease she passed peacefully and pain free in her sleep. Elouise was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruth Cotton, beloved husband of 60 years, J. C. Cooley, and sister, Patsy Yantis. She is survived by her sons, Chris Cooley (Debbie) and Craig Cooley (Diana); grandsons Randy Cooley (Megan) and Christopher Cooley (Elizabeth); Granddaughters Jennifer Peace (Tyler) and Katy Cooley (fiancé Tim Havelka); brother-in-law John Yantis; nephews Mike Yantis (Patty) and Tom Yantis (Susan); nieces Nancy Austin (Hank) and Susan Yantis; great grandchildren Hank and Noah Cooley, Caleb and David Cooley, and Abby, Austin, and Audrey Peace; and numerous other cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Born Elouise Virginia Cotton on April 9, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas, she grew up during the Great Depression and World War II years. Elouise attended Thomas Jefferson High School where she was a proud member of the Lassos Precision Drill Team. Mom was a member of the Greatest Generation and developed a tremendous work ethic, as did most of the Americans who lived during these times. After the war, she met and married the love of her life, JC, and they spent the next 60 years together. Together they raised two sons, Chris, and Craig. Mom worked as an operator on the switchboard at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for a while. However, she spent the rest of her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, housewife, manager of Cooley rental properties, caregiver to J.C. for many years, and a host of other jobs. Elouise was a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Adah Chapter, in Helotes, Texas. Among Mother’s numerous exceptional qualities, her generosity, kindness, and willingness to help others were most notable. She was gracious, always a lady, and was there for any of us in time of need. Mother always remembered everyone’s birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. She had the ability to laugh at herself at times and never said an unkind word about anyone. She was the rock of our family, strong and independent. She loved traveling, dancing with J.C., spending time at their home in Rockport, and most of all spending time with family. The family would like to thank all Mom’s caregivers during the past few years: Maria Vasquez, who cared for JC and then for Elouise for many years. Angie Smith, who stayed with Mom daily for several months. Keel Wheless, director of Shavano Park Assisted Living and all their staff. The entire Hope Hospice team (especially Patti Tidwell, Christina, BJ, Amie, Ashley, Nancy, and their entire team) along with Patricia’s Personal Home Care where Mom lived her last five months. We cannot thank Patricia Budris, Andrea, Chris, Elias, and Sophia, enough for the love and personal care they gave to our Mother during her final months. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Alzafar Shrine Children’s Hospital at www.shrinershq.org, The Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org, or a charity of your choice. SERVICES Visitation will be held Monday, November 28th, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Mission Park Medical Center Chapel. The funeral will be at NOON Tuesday, November 29th at the Mission Park Medical Center Chapel with interment to follow at Mission Park Cemetery North – Dominion

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Elouise V. Cooley

April 9, 1930 - November 21, 2022