Linda Lou Cooley, beloved wife, mother, grandmom, and great-grandmom, of Corinth, MS, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Health Center at the age of 79. She was born on July 14, 1940 in Corinth, MS and married William Audie Cooley on August 14, 1956. During their 63 years of marriage, they raised a daughter, Cathy, and two sons, Keith and Kevin. Linda enjoyed a lifetime of serving customers during her career at Sears. She was an active member of West Corinth Baptist Church for most of her life, and in her later years, worshiped faithfully at Tate Baptist Church. Linda is remembered as a friend to all, with faithful devotion to her family, her friends, and her church. She was a gifted singer who used her voice to glorify God in choirs and solos throughout her life. She passionately gave her time, talents, and offerings to mission ministries-from sending thoughtful cards and feeding those in need, to supporting local and foreign mission efforts. In fact, she never forgot a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion for anyone lucky enough to know her. Her free time was spent going on adventures with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, calling on friends and family to catch up and check on them, and serving her church and community. Linda will be remembered as an active prayer warrior and a beautiful example of living out Christian faith in every word and deed. Family and friends will gather on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 5-8 pm at Tate Baptist Church for visitation. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at 11 am Monday, November 11, 2019 at Tate Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Mickey Trammel, Bro. Daniel Jones, and Bro. Kevin Cooley. Pallbearers include Z.B. Alexander, Nate Alexander, Richard Alexander, Jordan Gillentine, Shain Coleman, and Ethan Dunn. Honorary pallbearers include Lane Dean, Richard Godwin, and Jerry Harber. Interment will be in Magnolia Gardens. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Linda’s memory include her husband of 63 years: W. A. Cooley of Corinth; her sons: Keith Cooley and wife Liz of Dover, DE and Kevin Cooley and wife Laura of Tupelo, MS; her daughter: Cathy Alexander and husband Wayne of Corinth; seven grandchildren: Z. B. Alexander and wife Jessica of Corinth, Nate Alexander and wife Sara Beth of Corinth, Caroline Gillentine and husband Jordan of Starkville, MS, Olivia Cooley of Oxford, MS, Willie Cooley of Atlanta, GA, Alex Cooley of New York, NY, and Sara Cooley of Ocean City, MD; five great-grandchildren: Hattie and Ellie Alexander, Haddon and Kev Gillentine, and Wells Alexander; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her mother: Christine Taylor Richards and her father: Julius Richards. In lieu of flowers, Linda instead requested that memorials be made to Women on Missions (WMU) Tate Baptist Church, a ministry that she started many years ago. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.
