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     Elmetta Myranda Kingrey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7636.³ She was born on June 10, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of July 6, 1940,her married name was Cooper.² She married Rufus Alfred Cooper, son of Jacob Harvey Cooper and Sarah Viola "Sallie" Mason, on July 6, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Elmetta Myranda Kingrey died on February 21, 2001 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,3,4 She COOPER, Elmetta Myranda, 80, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at Berkshire Health Care Center. She was born June 10, 1920, the daughter of the late Isaac Kingery and Ada McGuire Kingery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Alfred Cooper and five brothers. She was a member of First Christian Church of Vinton. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Hal and Leilani Cooper of Roanoke, Carlton Cooper of Hardy; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Jeffries of Roanoke; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers and sister-in-law, Frank Garland and Becky Kingery of Roanoke, Dewey Kingery of Roanoke; two sisters and brother-in-law, Hallie Ferrell of Thaxton, Lorraine and Ed Trent of Roanoke; also a host of nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2001 at Lotz Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. George Harris and the Rev. Holly Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 22, 2001.⁴

     Hal Jerome Cooper was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-48-4606.⁶ He was born on March 6, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4 He married Leilani Nell Leffell on July 9, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 Hal Jerome Cooper died on October 29, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^6,4,5 He Hal Jerome Cooper, 65, of the Mount Pleasant Community, died Friday, October 29, 2004. He was born March 6, 1939, a son of the late Rufus Alfred Cooper and Elmetta Kingery Cooper. As a young man, Hal worked for International Harvester Co., and in more recent years, he owned and operated J&B Supply Co., where he gained his reputation as an expert automobile parts supplier. Hal was blessed with a great personality; he never met a stranger and he was always willing to lend a helping hand or share his knowledge of the automobile industry. Hal was a devoted son to his late parents, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a close friend to many. He is survived by his dedicated wife of 44 years, Leilani Leffell Cooper; his daughter, Leilani Lynn Epperly; his son, David Jerome Cooper and his wife, Denise Ferrell Cooper, all of Roanoke; his sister, Patricia Cooper Jefferies and husband, Robert, of Vinton; his brother, Carlton Swain Cooper of Hardy; his grandchildren, Cameron David Cooper, Benjamin Henry Damewood, Julieanne and Christie Lynn Epperly and their father, Steven Warren Epperly; and a host of other relatives and friends including a very special relative and dear friend, Evangeline Short Hall. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Monday, November 1, 2004 11 a.m. with Pastor Eric Spano, Minister of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, and Pastor Chester Lykins officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on October 31, 2004.⁴

     Leilani Nell Leffell was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 5, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 9, 1960,her married name was Cooper.¹ She married Hal Jerome Cooper, son of Rufus Alfred Cooper and Elmetta Myranda Kingrey, on July 9, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Leilani Nell Leffell died on July 20, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.³ She Leilani Leffell Cooper, 81, of the Mount Pleasant Community in Roanoke, Virginia, died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born on July 5, 1940, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hal J. Cooper. She is survived by her son, David and wife, Donna; two brothers, David Leffell and wife, Donna, and Phillip Leffell and wife, Alice; their special sister, Angie Hall; daughter, Leilani Lynn; son-in-law, Steve; and three grandchildren, Julianne Terry and husband, Ross, Christie Epperly, and Cameron Cooper and wife, Brittney. There are six great-grandchildren that Leilani loved dearly. She was a longtime Registered Nurse at the VA Medical Center in Salem. She was very dedicated and proficient at her career, and she spent most of her younger years at the lake and devoted her life to her family. She also loved her dogs so much. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on July 21, 2021.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8741.³ Irene "Girlie" Farris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Cooper.¹ She married Roy Alfred Cooper, son of Jacob Harvey Cooper and Sarah Viola "Sallie" Mason.^1,2 Irene "Girlie" Farris was born on August 12, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She died on March 15, 2001 at Virginia at age 84.^3,2 She COOPER, Girlie, 84, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 15, 2001. She was born in Franklin County August 12, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Cooper; her son, John W. Cooper; and her brother, Joseph (Pete) Farris. Mrs. Cooper was a life member of the Cave Spring Rescue Squad Auxiliary. She loved growing and tending her flowers and garden. She is survived by her son, Ronnie R. Cooper and his wife, Pam, of Roanoke; her special granddaughter, Angie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Pastor Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 17, 2001.²

     John William "Willie" Guilliams was born on October 11, 1873 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Pence Anna/Annie Cooper, daughter of Isles Cooper and Martha J. Sowder, circa 1899.^1,3,4 John William "Willie" Guilliams died on March 22, 1959 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-62-8452.⁷ Girlie Gay Guilliams was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8 She was born on January 2, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 As of circa 1920,her married name was Woods.⁹ She married George Andrew Woods circa 1920.^2,9 Girlie Gay Guilliams died on July 18, 1997 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 97.^7,2,3,8 She WOODS, Girlie Guilliams, 97, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, July 18, 1997. Mrs. Woods was the daughter of the late William and Pencie Cooper Guilliams, and was also preceded in death by her husband, George A. Woods; two brothers, Harris and Lee Guilliams, and a sister, Etta Anderson. Surviving are two daughters, Irene Gibbs, Rocky Mount and Thelma Haley, Martinsville; one son and daughter-in-law, Posie and Priscilla Woods, Danville; one stepson and daughter-in-law, Wilton and Macie Woods, Ferrum; one stepdaughter, Beatrice Mills, Danville. Also surviving are three sisters, Eura Hayden, Roanoke, Ora Hale and Carrie Hale, both of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. Woods was also a long-time member of Ebenezer Baptist Church; she also attended Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery. on July 20, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-10-5564.⁸ William Harrison Guilliams was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Lillian Mae Hale.³ William Harrison Guilliams was born on August 2, 1901 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,2,4 He died on January 14, 1967 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^8,3

     Eura Mae Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 20, 1906 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7 As of circa 1928,her married name was Lynskey.⁸ She married William Simmons Lynskey circa 1928.^8,3 As of October 25, 1947,her married name was Hayden.⁶ Eura Mae Guilliams married Joseph Edward Ignatius Hayden on October 25, 1947 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,9,3 Eura Mae Guilliams died on April 10, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.^7,9,3 She Eura Mae Lynskey Hayden, 99, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was the daughter of the late W.M. (Will) and Pencie Anna Guilliams. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William S. (Jack) Lynskey and Joseph E. Hayden; her son, Merle E. (Sonny) Lynskey; brothers, Harris Guilliams and Walter (Lee) Guilliams; sisters, Girlie Woods, Etta Anderson and Carrie Hale. Mrs. Hayden retired from the Rainbow Bread bakery. Survivors include a sister, Ora Hale; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the graveside 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on April 12, 2005.³

     Lula Etta Guilliams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2802.⁹ She was born on October 26, 1908 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,9,8 As of May 15, 1930,her married name was Anderson.⁴ She married Hobson Benjamin Anderson on May 15, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,4 Lula Etta Guilliams died on August 17, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^10,9,7,8 She ANDERSON, Lula Etta, 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 17, 1993 in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by a son, Don Anderson of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph Wayne and Linda Anderson of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Jean and Charles Rakes of Roanoke; four sisters, Girlie Woods, Eura Hayden, Ora Hale, Carrie Hale; three grandchildren, Steven Michael Rakes, Richard Charles Rakes, Ralph Andy and wife, Teresa Anderson. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 18, 1993.⁷