Althea Cooper Dillingham

Preceded in death by father Lester Cooper; mother Patricia John Carmouche; mother Mary Jackson.

Survived by daughter Mary Catherine Gulley-Trachelle; brothers Joseph, Lester, Napoleon, and Terrell; sisters Shell and Kizzy; nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

In a corner of my heart, I built a garden; Where I keep the things, I hold dearly. It’s filled with brightly colored flowers, Their sweet smells filling the air. And the most angelic songs you’ve ever heard. Only happiness lives there – serenity. But there was always something missing.

I didn’t know what, Until you entered the garden. Now it’s perfect and complete.

Althea means healer – wholesome

She personified this in every way. The love she embodied was more than superficial. She helped heal. She believed in doing God’s work. A kind heart and loving soul. Her laugh will be a song, one that will be missed dearly. But do not sorrow, for she is in a place much better than here. God has called for her and she took his hand.

She has been set free.