Sumter, SC
Gaynell Cooper, 83, died Friday, October 17, 2025 at Pocotaligo SDF, Alcolu, SC. She was born September 1, 1942 in Sumter County, South Carolina. A daughter of the late Mood and Sadie Burgess Cooper.
Public viewing will be held 2PM til 6PM Friday, October 24, 2025 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr., Memorial Chapel, 114 North Church St., Manning, SC.
Celebration of life 3:00 PM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Goodwill Presbyterian Church, 295 N. Brick Church Rd., Mayesville, SC. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
The family will not be receiving friends
Ruby Jean, I extend my condolences to you and your family. I have enjoyed our friendship over the years.Gaynell's passing saddens me but we must let her walk the streets of Glory with the Creator and recall loving memories during this difficult time. God bless you and your family and hold you in his mighty arms.
Ruby Jean, Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family. May the love of God and the gift of time bring comfort and healing through the loss you're feeling now. The Lord is near the brokenhearted. Psalm 34:18
My deepest sympathy to the Family. Miss Cooper was my 8th Gr. Sewing Teacher. Her loving kindness was immeasurable.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Gaynell Cooper. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers not only today, but also in days to come. Sending to each of you our love and support!
Ruby Jean, My prayers are with you and your family. May your faith in God, the love and support of family, especially your Goodwill Church Family, friends, and your precious memories of your sister Gaynell, who I always found so gracious and kind, bring you comfort during this sad time. Sending lots of prayers and sisterly love. Delores Hampton Lawrence
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your loved one. Psalms 46:1 "God is our strength, a very present help in times of trouble." May you find strength, courage and peace during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. Your cousin Linda
We are thinking of you at this time of your loss and we send our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy out to you the family, Ms. Gaynell will truly be missed but not forgotten🙏❤️...Jackie, Faye & Kelvin
With sympathy on the loss of your loved one, even though you are sad, I hope the special memories you shared together will always keep her with you. Henry and Dorothy Elaine Wells
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.