Sylista Cooper Obituary in Gastonia at Gregory Funeral Service

Obituary For Sylista Cooper

Mrs. Sylista Mae Cooper Dixon born the third child of Mr. Napoleon Leon & Mrs. Maella Virginia Price Cooper. She was born July 17, 1959 in Manning, South Carolina but was raised in Brooklyn, New York.

Her siblings are the late Hattie Delores Cooper, Barry Leon, Karl Maurice, Beverly Yvonne Cooper.

Sylista was educated in Brooklyn, New York. She attended Carnise High School and got her degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York.

Sylista met her husband in 1983 while working at Macy’s. They married in 1986 and God blessed them with three children; Ajuna, Jerrell, and Chanel. Sylista was loved by her husband of 36 years Everrett S. Dixon, 3 children: Ajuna N. Cooper - Williams (Felipe A. Williams), Jerrell S. Cooper, & Chanel N. Rockwell ( David L.C. Rockwell). Her 6 grandchildren, Mr. Nakim M. Williams, Mr. Marquise T. Williams, Mr. Ahmet D. Williams; Ms. Jahasia P. Brutus Williams, Ms. Iyanna C. Williams, and Ms. Aaliyah D. Williams. Also one great-grandson Zymir Williams.

Private service held by the family.

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My sister in law is with God now. I pray that God will comfort the family.

From the Monroe and Mathis family we send our condolences. We pray for your peace and understanding.

Thank you for all the great memories I've shared with you and your family growing up. For me, I've always considered you my my family because blood couldn't have made your love for me growing up any stronger. Your great spirit will live on with us forever. Now you and my mother can take care of each other upstairs while watching over and help guiding y'all babies down here. Love always. Dee Dee

Prayer.Love condolences to family at this time of comfort. Apostle Sam Gloria Dixon

To all that read this.. Sylista was a woman of God frist..a wife and mother.. counselor.. grandma and the Strong proud black women she needed to be to raise her family for over 40 years.Thank you sylista for taking care of all of us and save me a seat at God's table sweety ❤️❤️❤️❤️you will know when I'm on my way forever your husband and best friend Everett.

Your kindness toward me will never be forgotten. You were a gem and will be missed.

My "Sister" Celeste was like a Chocolate M&M, hard shell, but as Sweet as Chocolate at her core. She loved me unconditionally, and was a fierce Guardian. She valued education, and demanded excellence because she knew your potential. She Will Always Be Loved, and Never Forgotten💞 Resee

My first daughter in law, our Sylista will be missed. Warm heart and always the same. See carried a strong determination in her goals in life. She loved and will give you her last with a lesson. May God keep her in his blossom and May she rest in peace.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC